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Ear Cropping

A combination of good surgical technique, artistic ability, the dog's intrinsic characteristics and personality, diligence, and patience are required to insure proper ear confirmation. Your cooperation during the post operative care period is of the utmost importance. Dr. Leidholt and staff will work with you and your pet throughout the post-surgical period so that the results will be gratifying for all involved.

Fees vary with the breed and age of the dog. The fees include the initial exam for prognosis of ear carriage, anesthesia, surgery, and all follow up care. Sutures are removed 10 days posts surgical. A recheck of the ears is then scheduled four to seven days after suture removal. Services during this period are included in the initial fee. No additional fees will be assessed providing all the instructions are followed precisely. We want the ears to stand as much as you do and Dr. Leidholt will do his best to achieve this result as long as you adhere to the recheck schedule. Fees will be assessed if rechecks are not kept and intervention is necessary for appropriate ear carriage. This period differs with each breed and individual but can range from one recheck to multiple rechecks.

During the ten-day postoperative period, please note the following:

The cardboard Elizabethan collar remains in place. It is imperative that your dog not scratch the ears and splints (if applicable).
The splints must remain in place, however it is okay if the ears move back and forth with one up and one down.
Watch for suture irritation and suture breakage. You may apply Vitamin AD ointment to the edge of the ears starting on day three Post-Op to help decrease the itching sensation.

Do not allow your puppy to play with other dogs until the sutures have been removed after 10 days. If your puppy experiences any problem(s) with the above instructions, please call the hospital so that we may schedule an appointment to have him/her rechecked.

Individual dogs require different after-care. Smaller breeds such as Schnauzers and Miniature Pinschers generally require little after-care. Larger breeds require techniques such as inner ear rolls or encircling tape. Your puppy's after-care will be based on his/her individual needs.

Droop-ear and cock-ear are the most commonly encountered problems. Even with careful management, these problems can occur and corrective procedures may be necessary.

By strictly adhering to the above directions, you can help insure the best results for your puppy from the ear crop.


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