Glycerin for ear tipping

[Justicemom]

Ok I finally found some glycerin to try on Celtics ears. But I can find the instructions on how and where to place the product on his ears.

I am doubtful that it will make a difference but you never know. He is 18 months old and he has short fairly thick ears. They do tip about half way or more when he is tired (which is almost never) Unfortunately I could not tape or glue his ears beyond 10 months because he is allergic to something either the glue, tape moleskin remover not sure and hair falls out. Took almost 6 months to totally regrow and we recently tired just taping down between shows again on a small amount fell out so I am done with that.

 

[Cleo2014]

Ok I finally found some glycerin to try on Celtics ears. But I can find the instructions on how and where to place the product on his ears.

I am doubtful that it will make a difference but you never know. He is 18 months old and he has short fairly thick ears. They do tip about half way or more when he is tired (which is almost never) Unfortunately I could not tape or glue his ears beyond 10 months because he is allergic to something either the glue, tape moleskin remover not sure and hair falls out. Took almost 6 months to totally regrow and we recently tired just taping down between shows again on a small amount fell out so I am done with that.

I found this on a website:

Softeners: a reasonably flexible ear may only need the application of a softener such as Cuticura, glycerine, Ears Beautiful, Netsfoot Oil, or various other hand lotaions. These penetrate the ear leather, making it more pliable while dirt and grease that accumulate on the ear as a result of their use add some weight. Softeners are applied on the under side of the ear, starting at where the break should be, and rub the lotaion toward the tip.

 

[Ann]

Alonsoe who told us that glycerin is how they tip ears in Spain, told us to apply a bit on the top of the inside of the ear. If you need more oomph, apply a dot on the outside as well. Then fold the ear over and massage it a bit. She suggested repeating it every few days as needed.

I used it on Ruffles when I was done gluing her ears to reinforce them. They were tipped, but breaking a bit higher than I wanted. I just put it on a few times a week and it really brought her ears down. They look great now.

 

[Cleo2014]

Just a thought.... do you think this could work on Cleo at 10 1/2 months? I know it may be too late but it can't hurt to ask.

 

[cmae]

Just a thought.... do you think this could work on Cleo at 10 1/2 months? I know it may be too late but it can't hurt to ask.

My understanding is that in order to get ears tipped, it is critical that they are being trained throughout the teething phase. That being said, I guess it wouldn't hurt to try!

 

[Ann]

Just a thought.... do you think this could work on Cleo at 10 1/2 months? I know it may be too late but it can't hurt to ask.

Are Cleo's ears tipped at all or are they pricked? If they aren't tipping some, it might be hard to make it work now. But if the ear leather isn't too thick and there's some bend to them, as cmae said, it can't hurt to try. It's easy to do and won't bother her so why not?

 

[Cleo2014]

Are Cleo's ears tipped at all or are they pricked? If they aren't tipping some, it might be hard to make it work now. But if the ear leather isn't too thick and there's some bend to them, as cmae said, it can't hurt to try. It's easy to do and won't bother her so why not?

I'm going to be honest and just ask.... How do you know if they have thickened? They only slightly flop over when I pet her fast on her head in-between her ears while playing and then her ears flop around. Also to answer your question, they have always been pricked because her vet told me not to worry about it and he actually was angry with me for even asking...

 

[Ann]

I'm going to be honest and just ask.... How do you know if they have thickened? They only slightly flop over when I pet her fast on her head in-between her ears while playing and then her ears flop around. Also to answer your question, they have always been pricked because her vet told me not to worry about it and he actually was angry with me for even asking...

Sigh. Vets like that are so annoying. It's not like you're doing surgery on her ears, which some breeds do.

The ear leather doesn't get thicker....every dog has either thick or thin leather. When you feel her ears, do they feel firm and thick or pliable and thinner? If you can bend her ears easily, she may have thinner ear leather. Thinner ear leather is easier to tip but it also runs the risk of falling entirely, giving you hound ears. You don't have to worry about that at her age though...it's not likely they will fall.

Ear size is individual also. As Dr. Shelli said, Birch has shorter, thick ears. Those can be tougher to work with because you don't have much to bend. If you can bend Cleo's ears easily, you may be able to get some tip. Give it a try!

 

[tesslynn]

have you tried chewing gum...that is how I finished up Kaleigh's ears, and that is all I put on Savannah because her ear leather was so thin...it was adjustable to the amount of weight needed...it sticks very well, and comes off so much easier than the glue route...

 

[Calliesmom]

Alonsoe who told us that glycerin is how they tip ears in Spain, told us to apply a bit on the top of the inside of the ear. If you need more oomph, apply a dot on the outside as well. Then fold the ear over and massage it a bit. She suggested repeating it every few days as needed.

I used it on Ruffles when I was done gluing her ears to reinforce them. They were tipped, but breaking a bit higher than I wanted. I just put it on a few times a week and it really brought her ears down. They look great now.

love how her ears look- beautiful