Gluing Ears?

[concretegurl]

When ears are cropped in some breeds a surgical glue is also applied to properly form the ears together at the tip & under the bandages.

This is separate from the same glue also used on the incision parts under a liquid band-aid.

Even in this scenario many vets and breeders are against this application.

So perhaps this stemmed from this-but I'd assume anyone with good sense would be against it.

It's totally not the same to help ears stay erect with taping vs a surgical cropping methodology.

[bondai]

I just used a stapler, it worked great....

[navillusc]

Originally Posted by bondai

I just used a stapler, it worked great....

Not that I'd use super glue, but if you've ever had a tube of it 'explode' in your hand you'll find out that a bit of acetone will remove it pretty easily, and it will come off by itself from the skin oils. Also soaking in water...aka doing the dishes...will cause it to peel but is not appropriate for Yorkie ears. I am aware of people using it on themselves for minor cuts instead of a bandaid because it stays on better. I am not understanding why you'd use a drop of glue and fold the ear together, though. What does folding the ear do?

[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by bondai

I just used a stapler, it worked great....

Please, please tell me you are joking?

You just have an ill faded sense of humor as I do right?

The use of staples in ear cropping is no longer recommended it is quite outdated as it is very cruel...not to mention we are talking Yorkies here and of course they should not be actually cropped but encouraged to become erect or stay thus.

[astateshorty]

Are all Yorkies ears suppose to stand up? Ryder's doesn't.. He's 11 weeks.

[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by astateshorty

Are all Yorkies ears suppose to stand up? Ryder's doesn't.. He's 11 weeks.

"supposed to" as in it's the breeds description for them to do so,

however not every Yorkie perfectly conforms to the standard thus we have many variations of them and

many non show or breeding quality dogs that make wonderful pets.

[gracielove]

I saw a video on YouTube that used fabric glue to attach some paper to the inside of the ear to keep them upright. I have never seen anyone suggest super glue.

[concretegurl]

fabric glue & paper...even better <--total sarcasm, that's craziness to use random household items as breeder tools or medical supplies.

At this point I'd suggest anyone with any real questions on how to keep ears erect with self adhesive band-aids and ear forms to ask a qualified breeder of their method.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by astateshorty

Are all Yorkies ears suppose to stand up? Ryder's doesn't.. He's 11 weeks.

Don't worry. Floppy ears are ok too, as long as your pup isn't a show dog that is. I have a floppy eared fellow, and he will be 4 years old this year.