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Ldyrev1 · 03-12-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Connie

I only pluck Libby's ears, as Maddie and Faith don't have much ear hair. I use a hemostat...got that idea from a groomer. Just clamp it down on the hair and quickly pull. They say it doesn't hurt and I tend to believe that since Libby has never cried when I do it.

Ok Connie, what is a "hemostat"??? Is it like a tweezers??

Yorkiedaze · 03-12-2013, 11:12 AM

I also use the hemostat, plus sometimes I have to use the ear powder so the hair doesn't slip. Yes, the hemostat is like tweezers, but long handle and the tweezer end is long and it curves and has ridges.

Ldyrev1 · 03-12-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I also use the hemostat, plus sometimes I have to use the ear powder so the hair doesn't slip. Yes, the hemostat is like tweezers, but long handle and the tweezer end is long and it curves and has ridges.

Is that what everyone uses?? Do I need to get one? Non-medical personnel here! LOL

jeane · 03-12-2013, 04:43 PM

i have my groomer do it for me

Maximo · 03-12-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ldyrev1

Ok Connie, what is a "hemostat"??? Is it like a tweezers??

I bought mine from Jenny, mimimomo, at her site toplinepet.com

They can be helpful for putting in hair bows too.

Ldyrev1 · 03-12-2013, 04:46 PM

I can't seem to get her to hold still for almost anything. LOL The daily brushing, morning and evening, is pretty hit and miss. I have found some tangles and worked them out but trying to get her to cooperate is like trying to put a bell on a rattlesnake! LOL

AprilLove · 03-12-2013, 05:14 PM

Ive only plucked my 3 kiddos ear hair a handful of times in almost 7 years and dont have any ear issues. They all have erect ears which allows for much better air flow than a floppy eared breed. On the other hand, my late Maltese and Bichon required regular ear plucking as their ears were floppy and always trapped moisture, and we dealt with ear infections, especially in my Bichon if I didnt.
Inspecting your babys' ears regularly (look down into the canal ) and smelling ( know their normal scent)them will give you an indication on whether to pluck or not.
Always pluck them dry! and pull fast a few hairs at a time

mimimomo · 03-12-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

I bought mine from Jenny, mimimomo, at her site toplinepet.com

They can be helpful for putting in hair bows too.

Thanks for linking my site Kristin, but I don't carry hemostats anymore. You can get them @ most pet supply sites.

Only the hair that is actually coming out of the ear canal itself should be pulled. It's fairly easy to pull out w/your fingers, they come right off. If they have some wax on their ear hair, then it would be best to clean it 1st, let dry & pull out. If they have a lot of hair then it's best to use a tiny bit of ear powder & a hemostat. All the other hairs around the ear canal can be trimmed w/a blunt nosed scissor.
You can take them to the vet or groomer to clean out their ears too. They shave off all the other hairs around the ear canal, since those should not be pulled, it's painful for them.

Ldyrev1 · 03-13-2013, 05:58 AM

All of this information is so helpful! I think Princess Sophie has a lot of ear hair and it will need plucking. I have also noticed her scratching her ears and one evening a few days ago, I thought one of them looked red from her scratching at it. I will be doing a more extensive inspection of her ears today and begin the process of plucking those hairs. The last thing I want is for her to have an ear infection.

Thank you all again, your advice is most valued!!

Wylie's Mom · 03-13-2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ldyrev1

Ok Connie, what is a "hemostat"??? Is it like a tweezers??

These are the hemostats/forceps I got, only $3.60!

SE Forceps, Straight & Curved 5.5in (2 Pieces):...

I don't use them for ear hair, but for allll kinds of other stuff around the house whenever I need to hold something small and keep it steady or whatnot. Also helpful w/ crafts.

Ldyrev1 · 03-13-2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

These are the hemostats/forceps I got, only $3.60! SE Forceps, Straight & Curved 5.5in (2 Pieces): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

I don't use them for ear hair, but for allll kinds of other stuff around the house whenever I need to hold something small and keep it steady or whatnot. Also helpful w/ crafts.

Crafts huh? Very good to know. I have the hardest time glueing crystals to things I make, would a hemostat hold something like that??

03-12-2013, 11:12 AM	#17
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	I also use the hemostat, plus sometimes I have to use the ear powder so the hair doesn't slip. Yes, the hemostat is like tweezers, but long handle and the tweezer end is long and it curves and has ridges. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

03-12-2013, 04:46 PM	#21
Ldyrev1 Princess Sophie's Choice Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton, IL, DeWitt County Posts: 2,758	I can't seem to get her to hold still for almost anything. LOL The daily brushing, morning and evening, is pretty hit and miss. I have found some tangles and worked them out but trying to get her to cooperate is like trying to put a bell on a rattlesnake! LOL __________________ Diane owned and loved by Hansel and Princess Sophie

03-12-2013, 05:14 PM	#22
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Ive only plucked my 3 kiddos ear hair a handful of times in almost 7 years and dont have any ear issues. They all have erect ears which allows for much better air flow than a floppy eared breed. On the other hand, my late Maltese and Bichon required regular ear plucking as their ears were floppy and always trapped moisture, and we dealt with ear infections, especially in my Bichon if I didnt. Inspecting your babys' ears regularly (look down into the canal ) and smelling ( know their normal scent)them will give you an indication on whether to pluck or not. Always pluck them dry! and pull fast a few hairs at a time __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

03-13-2013, 05:58 AM	#24
Ldyrev1 Princess Sophie's Choice Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clinton, IL, DeWitt County Posts: 2,758	All of this information is so helpful! I think Princess Sophie has a lot of ear hair and it will need plucking. I have also noticed her scratching her ears and one evening a few days ago, I thought one of them looked red from her scratching at it. I will be doing a more extensive inspection of her ears today and begin the process of plucking those hairs. The last thing I want is for her to have an ear infection. Thank you all again, your advice is most valued!! __________________ Diane owned and loved by Hansel and Princess Sophie

03-12-2013, 04:43 PM	#19
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	i have my groomer do it for me