Reasons for Samoyed’s ears not erect

1. Calcium deficiency: If a Samoyed dog is deficient in calcium, it will also be unable to erect its ears when the time comes, and its ears will droop.
2. Heredity: "Soft ears" are a hereditary trait. Generally speaking, Samoyed dogs with soft ears are a type of dog that has lost the qualification to breed.
3. Ear disease: If the Samoyed’s ears were erect before, but suddenly collapse, the Samoyed may have strong itching in the ears due to ear mites, which may spread to the inner ear and cause vestibular irritation. Obstacles, leading to symptoms such as crooked neck, flat ears, and unsteady walking. When bacteria cause infection, otitis externa and otitis media can occur. If your Shiba Inu scratches or rubs its ears due to itching, the symptoms will be more serious.

Samoyeds with non-prick ears need calcium supplements

Especially when Samoyeds are puppies, owners should pay attention to calcium supplements when feeding Samoyeds in life, and choose calcium solvents specially designed for dogs, or Feeding dog food containing calcium supplements can well supplement the calcium needed by Samoyed, allowing dogs to erect their ears as soon as possible.

Samoyeds do not have erect ears and need artificial assistance

1. Interact more with Samoyeds and use some toys or small balls to attract the attention of Samoyed dogs. The roots of the ears will become congested. Do this frequently. , helps the ears stand erect.
2. Take your Samoyed for a walk in a crowded park. Generally, when a dog sees a stranger walking by or in danger, he will often erect his ears and focus on staring or listening.
3. Use the cut foam material cylinder and attach it to the inside of the Samoyed’s ear with eyelash glue. Be careful not to block the passage of the Samoyed's ears. It usually takes about 2 months for the Samoyed's ears to stand up.
4. When the sun is good, take your Samoyed out to bask in the sun more and exercise more, which will help absorb calcium and help your Samoyed's ears stand up as soon as possible.