i used to hold our springer's ears up with a peg at feeding time,not on the ear itself ,but on the fur.
never bothered him.

 

Thanks, Our little rascal doesn't wolf it down so she eat's when she feels like it. We would have to follow her into the kitchen with a peg everytime she went in, and sometimes not to eat :roll:
Come on folks have you must have a permanent solution, please :?:

 

Velcro mate, but use a fine needle in the sewing machine, as they tend to yelp with the thicker ones.

Kev :wave:

 

Your talking about my Poppy now Kev, :x
Just wait until I bump into you 8O You've gone to far this time.
Oh my little Poppy, don't go near the nasty man

 

Sorry, I was trying to think of some way of doing it and Velcro just popped into my head, it'd work fine if you could attach it temporarily.

How about two of those very soft clothes pegs might work, one for aech ear and a bit of string or something to join them, but they might just nip, I'm not sure how sensitive a ickle pups ears are, I'm sure I saw someone tuck the ears into a collar somewhere.

I'm sure someone on here will have a less painful sounding solution.

Kev.

 

Your solutions are getting worse, I 'm surprised you didn't suggest stapling them. Poor little thing 8O

 

Ouch that's terrible, at least the stitches wouldn't rust and cause an abscess, have you know compassion at all.

If you were to shave the area super glue and Velcro might work well, and no pain involved.

How about a hat, that might work, or if the fur is long enough just tie the ears in a bow like a deer stalker hat.

Kev :wave:

 

Stand the bowl on a platform at head height, then the dogs ears will hang normally and not forward into the bowl.

 

Floppy ears

My son in law, who has a spaniel, cuts off a piece of trouser leg or shirt sleeve (whichever is the better fit), puts the dog's nose into the tube, then slides the tube up and over the forehead and ears - nae bother! Poor dog looks a bit odd but it doesn't stop him enjoying his food and it certainly keeps the ears clean. Simple, no cost, not painful for dog or owner.

 

A raised feeding bowl worked for our neighbour's dog, and his lugs almost dragged on the floor as he walked. :roll:

Try it out with a few old books or wooden blocks to get the height, and if it works the pet shops sell metal stands with a hoop for the bowl to fit in, and a thumbscrew to adjust the height very precisely.

The neighbour's dog was thoroughly underwhelmed by the whole idea at first, as he obviously wasn't keen on eating with his head raised, but he soon got used to it and his ears stayed clean.

Dave

 

Re: Floppy ears

My son in law, who has a spaniel, cuts off a piece of trouser leg or shirt sleeve (whichever is the better fit), puts the dog's nose into the tube, then slides the tube up and over the forehead and ears - nae bother! Poor dog looks a bit odd but it doesn't stop him enjoying his food and it certainly keeps the ears clean. Simple, no cost, not painful for dog or owner.

i think we might need a picture of that to explain it better.

Kev.

 

Re: Floppy ears

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i think we might need a picture of that to explain it better.

Kev.

Think balaclava!

 

and a thumbscrew to adjust the height very precisely.

of what Dave the bowl or the dog.

Kev

 

hi
the trouser leg idea ....
they are called "snoods" and are made for all sizes of dogs -
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13042793
I well remember seeing one for the first time on an afghan hound at a show.....

plus if you really research the bowls, then you can get shallow ones with external sloping sides - like the deeper spaniel ones. I saw one recently in pottery, which would be perfect (sorry can't remember where, but they exist!).

I did manage to buy a flash blue plastic type one at Crufts one year - cost a lot for what it appears, but it is dishwasher proof, and fits my dogs face!! Made in australia I seem to remember!!!

It might be easier to make one with your friend, as the depth of bowl is only one part - it needs to be the right diameter for your specific dog if it is to keep ears out....

best wishes, and good luck with the hunt....
Sally

 

Feed dry food?

Better for the teeth too :lol:

I have seen dogs wearing a tube too. They use it to keep burrs and things out of the ears I believe. Not so practical if she picks at her food.

There is a train of thought that says a dog should be given 15 minutes to eat its food and then the food should be gone (until the next mealtime). Much more natural if you think about it :wink: .

 

Feed dry food?

Better for the teeth too :lol:

I have seen dogs wearing a tube too. They use it to keep burrs and things out of the ears I believe. Not so practical if she picks at her food.

There is a train of thought that says a dog should be given 15 minutes to eat its food and then the food should be gone (until the next mealtime). Much more natural if you think about it :wink: .

Always understood it was 2 minutes, or is that kids?

 

I've got 2 Springers that go everywhere with us and the old boy(Barney) suffers more than Maggie.

We have resorted to putting a stocking over his head at times although as a working dog he gets somewhat embarrassed at times if other dogs catch a glimpse of him/ :BIG:

 

Buy her a raised feeding bowl so she can eat with her head more level with her shoulders. this will also stop gastric bloat.

Phill