Should I Pluck My Dog's Ear Hair?

Ear Plucking | Should you Pluck Dogs Ears? Ear plucking is a controversial subject among Groomers and Veterinarians. I treat each Dog on a individual basis. I pluck most curly coated breeds has the hair curls up and grows back into the ear with the exception of senior dogs. Most senior dogs cannot tolerate ear plucking. Plucking ears may cause a small micro-inflammation in the hair follicles. This small micro-inflammation then weakens the immune system of the ear canal, and that leads to ear infection by organisms already present in the ear however plucking hair from the ears can allow a deep, thorough cleaning of any built-up wax or debris, and allows the canal to breathe, thus keep the canal drier on certain dogs such as the Schnauzer in this video. It’s the warm, dark, moist environment of the hairy ear canal that may contribute to ear infections. Bottom line? Ear plucking may work very well for certain dogs. If it does, and does not cause the dog much discomfort, then perhaps you have no reason to seek alternative ear maintenance methods. But if the dog undergoes regular ear pluckings and still suffers from chronic ear problems, then it could be time to explore other options. Don’t hesitate to discuss ear plucking and its alternatives with your a vet and your groomer. 👉 Subscribe to my channel    / loveofgrooming   _________________________________________ Grooming Products I Love ❤️ ❤️ http://www.amazon.com/shop/Loveofgroo... Hemostat: http://amzn.to/2onaE75 Wahl Bravura Trimmer: http://amzn.to/2CiLe3c _________________________________________ Music: Digital Lemonade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... _________________________________________ Business Inquiries Only [email protected] Disclaimer - As an Amazon Associate I earn on qualifying purchases