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Why won't my German Shepherd's ears stay up?

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What age is your German Shepherd? If it's young, they'll probably stay up when it grows up. Some German Shepherds have naturally floppy ears, especially as a puppy. You shouldn't be worried.

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My pup is 6 months old, if I can't get the items required to tape his ears what can I use?

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You can go to the vet and ask for the wraps. I recommended researching because if you place it wrong, you could SEVERELY injure the dog.

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My puppy is 4.5 months old and her ears are flopping. Should I tape them?

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Only a vet will know your dog's unique situation best. However, as dog's adult teeth grow in, its body moves calcium from the ears to the teeth, which can cause the ears to flop. They should go up again naturally.

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My GSD, Max, is 8 months old and one of his ears goes up and down. Do you know of anyone in the Leesburg, VA area that is experienced with proper treatment?

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There is no need for treatment, give it some time, eventually the ear will go up.

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Are there foods that help pick up ears?

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Chicken feet and pig ears have with vitamins needed to strengthen the ears to stand up. Dogs ears do not need calcium to strengthen them, but it doesn't hurt to add a little fat-free, plain, white yogurt in your dog's food once in a while.

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My German Shepherd is 3 months old, and his ears aren't standing straight and up. What should I do?

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Why do you want a dog's ears to be perky when it doesn't want to? Be happy you have a great dog! Taping ears is NOT recommended by the AVMA!

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My two german shepherd puppies ears stand up sometimes but when they do it only last for about 10 minutes. What should do?

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Your puppies ears may stand up better as they reach adulthood. Even if they do not, floppy ears are adorable. Leave them be.

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