What should you pay attention to during dog ear surgery? Dog care is very important

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

What should you pay attention to during dog ear surgery? Dog care is very important

Notes on dog ear pricking surgery 1

Not all dogs are suitable for ear plating surgery. Dog breeds suitable for ear plating surgery include Boxer, Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher, Boston Terrier, and Collie. Dogs, Schnauzers, etc. This is based on the characteristics of the breed. Moreover, ear erection surgery is best performed when the dog is about 3 months old. At this time, the dog’s recovery ability is relatively strong and it will not cause too much harm to the dog’s body.

Precautions for Dog Ear Reduction Surgery 2

Ear removal surgery is a surgery that will cause wounds and pain. It must be performed by professionals in a professional operating room and requires anesthesia. Under anesthesia, the surgeon must carefully observe the shape of the dog's ears and design a surgical plan based on the owner's preferences. During surgery, pay attention to disinfection and hemostasis, and it is best to use special ear-cutting forceps. When cutting off the ear, be sure to leave a portion of skin to wrap the section. And constantly pay attention to the aesthetics during the process and make timely modifications.
When fixing, the two ears can be sutured together, and glue tubes or gauze can be added on both sides to prevent skin and cartilage damage. It can be removed after being fixed for about 7-10 days.

Precautions for dog ear erection surgery 3

It is best to have a dedicated person to take care of the dog after the surgery to prevent the dog from hurting itself or being bitten by other dogs. Wounds need to be disinfected daily. After 7-10 days, if the ears still cannot stand upright, a bandage can be used to wrap the root of the ears until the ears stand upright. The pain will continue for a period of time after the dog's ears are erect. During this period, the dog will be more emotional, so be careful about being bitten by it.