Ear Monster

by **ParisStreetPitCrew** » March 18th, 2010, 9:18 pm

Piper's ears are infected and he's been AWFUL for me trying to clean them. We're in a battle royale over ear cleaning for the next 11 days until his meds are done. Mama is sticking to her guns and winning the fight, but Piper is not taking it gracefully.

Too bad he's so darned cute!

"But Mum, I don't like my ear meds"

by **pitbullmamaliz** » March 18th, 2010, 9:20 pm

What an awesome picture! Poor little guy looks so abused!

by **PoodleMaMaKat** » March 18th, 2010, 9:48 pm

I feel your pain!! I clean ears 2-3 times weekly to prevent ear infections. Somehow Kodi STILL got an ear infection. If he even sees the ear medicine or the gauze he goes running for under the couch! Somehow he hasn't figured out he gets lots of yummy treats when I'm finished. He just runs around the house shaking his head like a maniac.

Boy do I HATE poodle ears!!!

by **CinderDee** » March 18th, 2010, 11:55 pm

Poor Piper.

I hope he feels better soon.

by **Malli** » March 18th, 2010, 11:59 pm

I'd suggest lots of treats

AND, stick to your guns

Even if he doesn't like it he'll probably tolerate it better! Works for the dogs at work!

by **iluvk9** » March 19th, 2010, 7:15 am

Piper certainly knows how to give "the look".

I have the same situation with my Labradork, Truman. I clean 3 times a week in nice weather, and once a wk in winter. Labrador ears are so warm and cozy for infections. :rolleyes2:

by **ParisStreetPitCrew** » March 19th, 2010, 7:44 am

Thanks everyone!

I have been using LOTS of peanut butter for distraction. He's not upset afterwards (maybe just a little worn out from the flailing and kicking).
There is a lot of screaming and banging around and snorting and bubble blowing.... so much that last night Phil called in to me "honey? are you ok in there??" But so far I have just made it a point to always win the fight. I'm REALLY hoping that after another day or two he will give in a bit and just realize he's not winning.

:crazy2:

by **pitbullmamaliz** » March 19th, 2010, 7:53 am

ParisStreetPitCrew wrote:There is a lot of screaming and banging around and snorting and bubble blowing....

Coming from you or Piper?

by **Wyldmoonwoman** » March 19th, 2010, 9:43 am

My lab has to have his ears cleaned all the time...I feel your pain! (and yours too, Joyce!)

by **Malli** » March 19th, 2010, 1:23 pm

pitbullmamaliz wrote:
ParisStreetPitCrew wrote:There is a lot of screaming and banging around and snorting and bubble blowing....

Coming from you or Piper?

Just keep at it. I've found with Oscar that eventually they just realize that it's easier to put up with it and deal

You can do it!

by **ParisStreetPitCrew** » March 19th, 2010, 2:00 pm

Hahaha. Yeah, mostly Piper. There is a lot of Grrrr'ing from me, though.

by **Ino** » March 20th, 2010, 11:07 pm

Aww- poor Piper!! I hope his ear heals fast! Giving ear meds is never fun- especially when they shake off right after you put it in and get hit in the eye!!! :rolleyes2:

Ino has to have his ears done regularly since he is a swimming machine so he does not get yeast ears again.

by **ParisStreetPitCrew** » March 21st, 2010, 10:05 pm

Well, I think I've finally won. Piper was VERY good for his ear cleaning tonight.

No crying, no fuss.

by **madremissy** » March 21st, 2010, 10:39 pm

Way to go Allie. Persistance pays off!

by **CinderDee** » March 21st, 2010, 11:53 pm

WTG Allie! How are his ears?

by **Malli** » March 22nd, 2010, 12:30 am

ParisStreetPitCrew wrote:Well, I think I've finally won. Piper was VERY good for his ear cleaning tonight. No crying, no fuss.

Its amazing how persistent they can be, eh? A battle of the wills with a Bull Breed is NOT easily won! congrats !

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