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Sent to Dog Experts October 5 2005 at 2:22 PM
   

How do I keep my boxer pup from tearing the bandages off his just-cropped ears?

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October 5 2005 at 2:28 PM (5 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
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You may want to get an Elizabeth collar to make it unable for him to mess with the bandages. This would be your very best bet. You can obtain one of these from your veterinarian and it is also available in most pet stores.

The bandages will need to be examined by your veterinarian every week and replaced as needed. These bandages will be kept on until the ears stand erect, which can take 6-8 weeks. The longer the ear is after surgery, the longer it will take to heal and stay erect. Any concerns about the bandages should prompt a call to your veterinarian.

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I suggest that you talk to your veterinarian about using the collar to keep the bandages from being torn off as keeping them intact and changing them is you best bet for this procedure to be effective. I hope this information will help you




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