The Doberman Pinscher’s ears do not always stand upright. Instead, the ears are made to stand upright through surgery. This surgery is called ear cropping. So what are the methods to restore the Doberman Pinscher’s ears after trimming them? What should you pay attention to when trimming the ears? Let’s learn the relevant knowledge about Doberman Pinscher grooming with the editor!

What are the methods to restore Doberman Pinscher’s ear cropping?

1. After the ear is trimmed, use absorbable sutures to sew the ear edge of the incision. Use continuous sutures throughout the incision. Be sure to suture the inner skin, outer skin and ear cartilage, while ensuring that the skin is completely aligned. Special glue holds the ears and bracket together.

2. The first method of stabilization is as shown in the picture. After the operation, the Doberman whose ears have been cut needs to be closely monitored to prevent the Doberman from losing the stent due to his activeness. At the same time, due to the high viscosity of the glue used, the ear skin will be seriously damaged when the stent is removed, and some hair may be stuck off.

3. The second fixation method is to fix the ear on a disposable cup, fix it with medical tape or gauze, and then fix it with an elastic bandage.

4. Compared with the first method, this method reduces the chance of infection and is relatively easier to care for. The elastic bandage can be removed, and after applying iodophor, the elastic bandage can be gently placed on the ear. It is also important to note that the Doberman Pinscher will remove the cup from its head on its own. However, both methods require dedicated care after the operation to prevent the dog from injuring itself. It is necessary to apply iodophor to the wound every day and observe the wound for bleeding, suppuration, and infection. Release the fixation after 7-10 days. If the ears cannot stand upright, you can use a bandage to wrap the base of the ears, or you can use tape to fix the two ears together. to make the ears stand upright. After removing the bandage, if you still cannot stand upright, apply a bandage again to make you stand upright. You can also use the second method to keep it fixed. The remaining ear length needs to be determined based on the dog's age, gender and the development of the ear cartilage. When bandaging the ear, special care should be taken to avoid compression necrosis due to excessive compression.

If it is not for participating in competitions, it is not recommended to perform ear cropping due to animal protection and welfare. This type of cosmetic surgery is now being phased out.