Should I Pluck My Dog's Ear Hair?

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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.
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@jamesgreg5542 6 лет назад

OMGSH. I am IN LOVE! I've watched a number of your videos and you're SOOOO KIND and SOOO sensitive to the pet you're tending to. You are absolutely phenomenal!! These pets are so willing to behave bc you are so kind to them and recognize each one for who they are. That's REALLY GREAT!!!

@tassinmonkeys 4 года назад

Thank you for being a thoughtful groomer. My mini schnauzer got hurt at groomers and hates having her ears plucked. That is why I groom her myself now. And I go gentle and slow.

@mustardseed308 6 лет назад

Ur a great groomer. Not rough and sensitive to dogs needs especially senior dogs. My vet is ridiculously rough, searching for a new good vet. Hard to find.

@lashonay 6 лет назад

Omg look at those lashes...she's a beauty

@catfish5272 3 года назад

Out of all the groomers I’ve been YouTubing I like U the best. Even the dogs know you are a sincere and genuine person. You changed my perspective on ear plucking. You also restored my faith in humanity tonight. Your soul is something I strive to be. Thank you for being such a beautiful man.

@PippyPets 6 лет назад

I didn’t know there was something called “senior seizures”. Very educational. You’re a very skilled groomer!

@juliagraf 6 лет назад

Your videos are soooo helpful!!

@dawnarobbins7737 6 лет назад

When I was a groomer I would always remind the owners to make sure, if they bath their dog to (make sure) they dry the hair in and around the ear. When I plucked their hair I would start plucking 1 or 2 hairs at a time. It takes longer but the dogs seem to enjoy it more. I love your blogs! Thank you so much!

@topazior9907 6 лет назад

my poodle tends to fall asleep when I do it

@ericapoultryz1007 2 года назад

This is nerve racking for me! You really do work so well with each dog. Thank you so much for doing a video on this🙏

@MoMoIRoMoI 6 лет назад

I check my dogs after this video and thanks god they haven't ear hair or not visible ones, I'm amazed about how well done this video is!!!

@user-wt5if6rx8m 4 года назад

This video is so informative. I've got a small poodle/bichon mix, she's an old lady and rather sensitive. I'm starting to (re) learn how to care for her now that she's elderly.

@moralityjones 6 лет назад

Hair growing down into the ear canal needs to come out.. non negotiable...the vet knows best.

@SylverWyrd 6 лет назад

you are so gentle.

@happyjud 3 месяца назад

I had a poodle for 13 yrs. Later a mixed breed pup from the pound, as we called it years ago, for 17 years. Both dearly loved and still missed. Both I had groomed and groomer plucked their ears. The groomer for my poodle Suzie, was intense. Often she came home bleeding on her face or body. Both dogs had their ears plucked both went deaf, had swollen infected ears in their latter years. Always medicated but the damage was done. 10 years passed and I got a toy Schnoodle, Babi. She lived 12 1/2 years, a darling. Now another Schnoodle, Daisi 1 year now. Both of these pups I don't allow plucking. Both of these pups had & have no ear problems. Babi's hearing was perfect and not one infection. The groomer will sometimes just cut the ear fur shorter. As a dog Mom, I recommended to others, no plucking. Just a note to folks don't be afraid to try different groomers. If you're uncomfortable, so is your pup. There are both caring & stylish ones out there. Not all dogs need shaving everytime. If matted yes. Thankyou for your video. Much appreciated. 😊

@rebeccakocher2974 4 года назад

Hi. You're doing an awesome work! I love it that you're so sensitive with the dogs. Where are you located? Would love to visit you with my poodle in your salon for advices for his ears...

@froggyspeaks 2 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video. It really helped me understand ear plucking and why my little senior dog should not have it done.

@jacklondon8385 4 года назад

Thanks for a great video that's not trying to sell some magic powder and covers the difficult decision of ear plucking. The vet told me to pluck my new puppies ears but it didn't seem to feel right to me. Now I have the information I need to make my own decision that's best for the dog. When the vet is also a partner in the attached groomers business its hard to trust them.

@FudgeetheShihTzu 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing this! 😊

@jamiehenry2814 6 лет назад

I'm a groomer and I firmly believe that an ear canal cannot properly be cleaned or clean itself with a ton of ear in it. Ear plucking can be painful but not nearly as painful as an ear infection can get! Also most dogs won't be 100% cooperative so I don't agree that you should stop if the dog doesn't like it. Just like with nail trimming and filing especially when they have sensitive feet and joints. You wouldn't or at least I hope you wouldn't choose not to trim the nails because the dog doesn't like it. The pros outweigh the cons. If ears are plucked the proper way, it shouldn't cause an ear infection. I have met way too many dogs with badly infected ears from lack of plucking and ear care. It helps the ears properly clean themselves out and breathe. Especially if they have food allergies or other issues. Also, breeds like schnauzers are supposed to have very closely clipped ears. Having tufts of hair stick out just looks ridiculous when the ears are cropped. Basically the only sure way a dog will let you do their ears and such is if they have been having it done from a very early age. It always tickles and feels weird to a dog that is not used to it. Which is natural because who is okay with having their ears messed with? Proper ear cleaning should be included with any grooming service especially since its not cheap!

@happyjud 3 месяца назад

Sorry but I disagree about ear plucking. That's exactly why my dogs went deaf and had terribly infected ears. Also, ear cropping and tail docking is outdated. People are not doing that anymore, at least few are.

@elitpaws5113 5 лет назад

I like to use fingers to pull hair from dog ear canal, i feel like with hemostat you can pinch some skin or if dog moves quickly injure pup. I love the safest way possible:)

@1savdsoul439 4 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@msdixie1972 6 лет назад

Thank you so much! My shih-poo has curly hair and I’ve heard about plucking and I was scared to do it. These pups don’t seem to care at all!

@mapy19651 6 лет назад

good work, thank you

@lorim2000 4 года назад

I have a Portuguese Water Dog and he will scratch his ears like crazy if his ears are not plucked. He gets long, curly matted plugs of hair deep in his ear canal - he is very good at sitting through a plucking at home except at times it is painful so I don’t do it often but not waiting too long where it gets completely blocked in his canal. He will get ear infections if it’s not kept up with.

@MrsMRRoss Год назад

This is a very informative video. Good job

@jordans6299 4 года назад

Very informative. Thank you.

@dawnebeemer5431 6 лет назад

My dog got a really bad ear infection because my groomer decided she wasn't going to pluck her ears anymore... So I went and bought all the grooming stuff and I groom her myself... I would also like to add that it cost me almost $400.00 dollars to get rid of that ear infection...and let me tell you that is a lot more painful than plucking a bite of hair out each time she's groomed... My dog doesn't react badly at all...and paws is another issue I has with the groomer... Not to mention you pay to have your dog groomed properly and it can be done very easily if your any kind of a pro... You also have to watch for mites and ticks... Leaving that much hair is asking for trouble and could be even worse than my dogs infection.... Not worth the risk!!

@helmaschine1885 6 лет назад

Dawne Beemer I agree with you. Infections are SO much harder to get out with hair holding on to it!

@georgehimich330 5 лет назад

Use sulfodene to prevent ear infections. You don't need to pluck the hair out of the dog's ears it hurts. Just cut it short. You'll never have a vet bill. After the dog is groomed put a drop of sulfodene on your finger and wipe it in the ear canal that's all you need to do once a month.

@asa3009hazel 6 лет назад

I will never understand how people let there dogs get so bad.

@flowersafeheart 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@lionandlamb7663 6 лет назад

Yes. I have a ShihTzu. Before my vet started pulling hair out of his ears, I started recognizing he(Sammy) has allergies. So, now he is prone to infections because his ears get itchy ans he starts rubbing his ear on anything to make it feel better. So, from what I discovered is, clean out 5he hair on outside and keep inside clean. He stays on Zyrtek allergy meds.

@amorypeace 6 лет назад

Thank you very much for your advice!!! i just needed👍👌I did not know what to do, i try to pluck but my dog did not allowed, he is 10 years old. I learn how to groom a dog waching you tube videos, because my dog was so scared to go to the groomer, he was shaking very much💔💔, so now I do and am very kind and he does not shake😊

@lionandlamb7663 6 лет назад

There is a powder to use to do this. It will clean the outside and the hair easily pulls out without hurting the dog. My vet uses it. He showed me how to do it. I would never do it without using this powder. Ears can get infected with dirt wax et cetra.

@aislingkelly1730 5 лет назад

Great video, thank you xx

@craftyrats 4 года назад

I left a question about ear plucking on your other video before I found this one. This was very informative. Thank you for explaining why you do or don't pluck. Take care.

@grannyhorsetraining878 3 года назад

Thank you , this is such an informative video. I have my first minature poodle and the ear hair is starting to get bad at 13 weeks old. Not smelling too bad but I know trouble is brewing and she's got another week and a half until she goes to the groomer. I'm going to try the combing the ear hair out straight before going to plucking

@HuberPhotography 3 года назад

How do you achieve such a clean white mouth? I have a PWD with a white mouth and the brownish pink saliva stains drive me nuts!

@tkdrgnon 6 лет назад

You should always pull the dog's hair out of its ears just don't pull it all at one time just a few strands at a time they'll hardly feel it and it's a lot better for them

@NKatz 6 лет назад

My dogs are maltipoos; they are half siblings with different fathers, and six months apart, and are both 7 years old. They have never had any ear infections or any issues. The girl seems to take after her maltese mother and has straighter hair and not much hair in her ears. The boy is more like his poodle father and has tons of thick curly hair in and around his ears. The groomer will pluck his ears but I will reach in with clean hands and pull out the hair. He seems to enjoy it and just lays there. I will pull out these fuzzy hairs from the inside of his ear. This is okay right? He has never had problems and it keeps the hair from bunching up in his ears. His sister also cleans his ears for him as well as cleaning his whole face. She won't let her brother groom her so she licks her paws and wipes her face just like a cat! It's quite adorable!

@sadieesther9721 5 лет назад

I have to pluck my poodles ears about every two to three months! Comes out almost black there is so much wax and dirt.

@keiranowlan 2 года назад

Hey I’ve got an Australian Labradoodle with a fleece coat and I’m not sure if I should pluck his ear hair. He loves to dig and gets a bit of dirt in his ears so they get a bit dirty sometimes. They also seem to get greasy (im not sure if it’s wax). What should I do?

@samanthadreiling5699 6 лет назад

What are the advantages of plucking versus shaving/scissoring? I have a senior American Cocker Spaniel that I mostly groom myself. I use clippers for the long hairs and scissor the interior.

@LoveofGrooming 6 лет назад

Shaving is less painful than plucking if the hair is in too tight. I never pluck senior dogs ears as they are too sensitive and it can cause them to have a seizure. I find that Cockers do not have many hairs in the ear opening and most of the hair is around the ear opening so shaving is best. Plucking can cause follicle damage or ear infection or red skin which will make the dog shake it's head or scratch it's ears which is why shaving is better and more humane

@digimom82 4 года назад

My mini schnauzer has ears like your mini you have in the video. TOO much hair!! I try to pluck some out, but shave mostly. She scratches ears and edge of mouth daily. Can't figure out the cause :( . No infections. Tally is 12 and never liked grooming. I had another schnauzer 4 years older and she never had issues (or too much ear hair and no barking!)

@yessymarianaym 6 лет назад

I shave my dog ears hair. He is schnauzer mix. He had ear mite and the vet told me to pluck, but I shave them. He love being shave there, he will lay down as long as it takes to clean the entire ear. He know that it feels good after the shaving. And I am also sensitive enough to know what he like and dislike. Grooming him is very easy..

@babyhev 4 года назад

I have a teddy Bear puppy and she got a bad yeast infection and ear mites in her ears 🙁🙁🙁 getting rid of both currently but she has SOOO MUCH EAR HAIR

@georgehimich330 5 лет назад

Allowing the hair to curl up into a ball in the ear demonstrates neglect. The best solution for those people is to use sulfodene periodically to eliminate infections. The hair acts as a wick allowing the excess ear wax two oose out of the ear. It is best to cut it short.

@akaDora100 6 лет назад

Ouch. Looks like plucking thier ears really hurts. Shes pulling so many hairs at once. Poor doggies.

@linnea4962 5 лет назад

Dora osko but it needs to be done.

@julissaklm2282 4 года назад

She is still SO much more gentle than some other videos of groomers

@fortunagrilli6301 4 года назад

You are an angel! I would have a groomer like you here in Italy! My dog is a Bolognese. He his 9 years old and he has a ear infection. Should I pluck the hair? Thank you.

@LoveofGrooming 4 года назад

Hi, it would depend on how much hair is in the canal and if the hair is preventing the medication from going inside the ear. Also if the ear is very sore, it's painful to pluck when infected. If the medication is getting into the canal then I would not pluck. Plucking may possibly irritate the ear more.

@blueysmommatpaz6588 6 лет назад

Can we see you do BOTH ears on the dogs? Also, there is no ear cleaner used after?

@LoveofGrooming 6 лет назад

The only time I use ear cleaner is if the ears are dirty. If the ears are clean I do not clean them as it's not necessary.

@miladynazar1550 6 лет назад

What clip number do you use instead of plucking the ear?

@LoveofGrooming 6 лет назад

I use a #10 blade

@muddywaters538 5 месяцев назад

I'm a new groomer and I believe in ear plucking, it's all about method and proper cleaning. There's no way to properly clean an ear that is loaded with hair and ear wax.

@LoveofGrooming 5 месяцев назад

key words "New Groomer" You will see as you groom for a while. Each dog is an individual with different ear hair. Be careful not too pluck too much or aggressively to cause an infection. Happy Grooming

@lovingme6896 6 лет назад

My 4 month old dog has hair in his ears. I tried to pull it gently and didnt come out so i dont think hes old enough

@roughhdiamond168 5 лет назад

It's technique not to do with the age of the dog. Grooming powder should be used to enable a better grip of the hair and it's small twist and pull movement.

@amys.2254 6 лет назад

I was watching and not wanting to disturb others so I turned on closed captioning. Apparently the software thinks “pluck” and “plucking” is a different word! 😂

@LoveofGrooming 6 лет назад

Lol, I can only imagine what the word was, 😁

@kateholton3014 6 лет назад

Great Video ,so sad that people let their dogs Ear Hygiene get so bad, the dogs with the full ears that are red and sore must hurt so much. I have 3 longhaired Lhasa Apso's which I keep their coats long, I have kept their ears and Eyes clean and tidy from them being pups , Any hair growing in and around the Eat Canal I cut away and clean the ear with recommended ear oil for dogs , I also wash and dry around their eyes every day with water and a drop of baby shampoo or recommended dogs face shampoo / face Spa for dogs to cut down tear stain I keep the fur very short around the eyes and make sure their beautiful 4cm eye lashes don't curl inwards and prick their eyes .,

@kateholton3014 6 лет назад

I also used to own Groom and breed Old English Sheepdogs , A lady asked me to groom and clip the coat of her Old English as she had no longer the funds for a professional groomer which was expensive in The Netherlands at that time , Over the course of 4 weeks we removed 3 Large dustbin bags full of stinking ear hair from that poor dogs inner ear's ,so that he was eventually able to be treated for months and months of painful Ear infection ,head shaking and head scratching .

@sewforlife5728 6 лет назад

There is a powder u can use that helps whole the hair and the hair come out easier and a lot of times its easier just to use your fingers.

@lionandlamb7663 6 лет назад

Thank you! I am trying to tell ppl to use the powder. Don't pull it out without making it easier for dog. My vet removes the hair from my ShihTzu's ears. He has allergies and gets ear infections easily. Hair must come out.

@homeagainfarm 2 года назад

Such wonderful common sense. You are wonderful!

@asa3009hazel 6 лет назад

Not down with plucking. I just get a trim my boys ear hair.

@barbarclay 4 года назад

i have a labradoodle. she was first plucked without my consent. this caused an instant ear infection. I forbade this for 9 years. then again recently petsmart cut it without asking and it immediately got infected. I vote NEVER pluck unless there are current issues.

@sydbell8508 6 лет назад

Vet tells me best to pluck ears to avoid infection ???? But l agree with you,in that best left alone.But the eyelashes on the ,l think SHIH TSU are a bit too long.

@LoveofGrooming 6 лет назад

If the ear hair comes out easily and causes no pain then it can be plucked. Sometimes plucking causes infection. If the hair is tight inside the ear and causes pain then in my own opinion do not pluck as plucking hair that is tightly rooted while cause damage to the hair follicles which may lead to an ear infection and cause unnecessary pain to the dog. It's an individual case to pluck or not.

@colleenh3979 6 лет назад

those eyelashes,, omg

@marivanwyk8579 Год назад

Thank you so much. I am getting my poodle puppies in 7 weeks and I do not want to pluck their ears I don't want to hurt them, I will rather comb the ear hair every day. I am home and have the time and energy.

@SmellyWingGaming 3 года назад

But i cant touch my dog ear

@TreeHugger336 6 лет назад

They need to be plucked. It could become a mat and then become filled of wax and then an ear infection... watch @myfavoritegroomer Dede does a great job being informational. But yes, they need to be plucked

@LoveofGrooming 6 лет назад

Not necessarily as mentioned in my video. Some dogs ears do not need to be plucked. It's a case by case basis, each dog is an individual and the ears need to be accessed. Some dogs ear hair is so tight that it's torture to pluck and causes follicle damage. Some dogs get infections from plucking while others get infections from not plucking. I have been to many seminars about the canine ear and spoke with my personal vet about ear plucking. Maybe where she lives ear plucking as not been studied enough. Go on some Grooming Facebook page and ask and you will see explanations. I mentioned in my video of pros and cons.