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Princes mom · 03-19-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zoeybear

R-7 ear powder...hummm...Does this work on Husbands too?

LilMissy · 03-19-2009, 07:44 PM

Hmmm, I asked my vet if I should be pulling Missy's out and she had a look at her ears then said "No". Maybe it depends on the dog?

Princes mom · 03-19-2009, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I use the ear powder which makes the hair easy to pull out. Just dust the ear hair, and take a little at a time and give a quick jerk. It doesn't even hurt the dog, and so easy to do.

When you pluck the hairs, about how many strands do you do at one time? Do you have to use ear powder, or will any powder work? Last question, what position do you have your baby in while you do it?

Thank you!!

Ladymom · 03-19-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Princes mom

When you pluck the hairs, about how many strands do you do at one time? Do you have to use ear powder, or will any powder work? Last question, what position do you have your baby in while you do it?

Thank you!!

I just put Lady on my lap to do it.

I would use ear powder.

If you pinch your thumb and forefinger and pull, quite a bit comes out. It doesn't come out by the strand. You'll be surprised how easily it comes out.

Princes mom · 03-20-2009, 06:26 AM

Ladymom, thank you.

roxies_mom · 03-20-2009, 06:58 AM

I've seen this topic on here before but had never worried about it. The groomer must be taking care of it since it doesn't seem to be a problem for Roxie.

roxies_mom · 03-20-2009, 06:59 AM

Maybe the thicker coat they have the more ear hair they have? Does it hurt them to pull it out?

JMuedog · 03-20-2009, 07:06 AM

I know it doesn't hurt Finnigan one bit... he just looks at me like what was that noise. My only problem is that I don't know if you can pull too much out... where do you want to be hairless in the ear exactly?

RIPMyLittleCase · 03-20-2009, 07:12 AM

When Teddy went in for his neuter last month, the vet tech removed the hair in his ears. He told us that it needed to be whenever he is groomed so that bacteria does not grow in the warmth of the ear by attaching to the hair. I never thought of doing it myself but he does do a lot of ear scratching. I guess I will do some more research on it as well.

ChantalB · 03-20-2009, 07:14 AM

Ya, I removed some here and there. Every dog is different and some need it more than others.

mimimomo · 03-30-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JMuedog

I know it doesn't hurt Finnigan one bit... he just looks at me like what was that noise. My only problem is that I don't know if you can pull too much out... where do you want to be hairless in the ear exactly?

Only pull out the hairs that's coming out of the ear canal itself. They should come put easily when pulled & powder helps w/gripping. Please pull small pieces of hair at a time...

JMuedog · 03-31-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mimimomo

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Only pull out the hairs that's coming out of the ear canal itself. They should come put easily when pulled & powder helps w/gripping. Please pull small pieces of hair at a time...

Ok, good that's what I've been doing. The hairs come out pretty easy, I've not even had to use powder.

03-19-2009, 07:44 PM	#17
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	Hmmm, I asked my vet if I should be pulling Missy's out and she had a look at her ears then said "No". Maybe it depends on the dog? __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

03-20-2009, 06:26 AM	#20
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	Ladymom, thank you. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

03-20-2009, 07:06 AM	#23
JMuedog Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 9,899	I know it doesn't hurt Finnigan one bit... he just looks at me like what was that noise. My only problem is that I don't know if you can pull too much out... where do you want to be hairless in the ear exactly? __________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart

03-20-2009, 07:12 AM	#24
RIPMyLittleCase Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bolingbrook,IL,USA Posts: 264	When Teddy went in for his neuter last month, the vet tech removed the hair in his ears. He told us that it needed to be whenever he is groomed so that bacteria does not grow in the warmth of the ear by attaching to the hair. I never thought of doing it myself but he does do a lot of ear scratching. I guess I will do some more research on it as well. __________________ Jenny , Teddy the YorkiePoo, Peanut the Dacshsie & Clara Belle the Yorkie (our newest family member) RIP Sweet Casey

03-20-2009, 06:58 AM	#21
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	I've seen this topic on here before but had never worried about it. The groomer must be taking care of it since it doesn't seem to be a problem for Roxie.

03-20-2009, 06:59 AM	#22
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	Maybe the thicker coat they have the more ear hair they have? Does it hurt them to pull it out?

03-20-2009, 07:14 AM	#25
ChantalB Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,042	Ya, I removed some here and there. Every dog is different and some need it more than others.