5 Reasons Why Ear Plucking Is Important for Dogs
In the ongoing debate about whether or not plucking a dog’s ears is beneficial and necessary, our Dog Buzz experts would like to share some reasons why ear plucking can be a good practice for certain dogs. We’ve listed our top 5 reasons why below:
Ear plucking is the most effective way to prevent ear infections by improving air flow in the ear, therefore reducing moisture and build-up.
If your dog has floppy ears or spends a lot of time in the water, this can cause wax and dirt to build up. Ear plucking will reduce the amount of build up for these dogs.
When it’s easier to see into your dog’s ears, you can also spot any problems more quickly and work to resolve the issue before it becomes serious.
If your dog does have any build up or debris in their ears, ear plucking can effectively remove them and prevent a future infection.
Lastly, if your dog suffers from chronic ear infections, regular ear plucking can help to reduce the recurrence of and prevent infections.
If you are planning to pluck your dog’s ears at home, it is important to do so very carefully and to only pluck enough hairs to clear the ear canal–if too much hair is plucked and too roughly, there is a risk of rupturing the ear canal. We recommend visiting your vet or a grooming salon to have ear plucking done by professionals with the proper tools. We hope this information will be helpful when deciding whether or not ear plucking is right for your dog!