Comments on: Pet Grooming Insights – How We Remove Ear Hair

By: BrianaxLattimore

BrianaxLattimore — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:12:22 +0000

can you do that on a shihtzu?

By: GroomClassroom

GroomClassroom — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:29:08 +0000

It depends on the dog. If there is not too much blockage of the ear canal by the hair, you can get away with clipping with a #30 or #40 blade. If the hair blocks the ear canal, it is best to pull some out so that air can get in there and wax can get out.

By: GroomClassroom

GroomClassroom — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:10:43 +0000

Yes. Using ear powder and latex gloves gives a better grip on the hair. Just pluck a little at a time.

By: Barb711

Barb711 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:34:41 +0000

I believe the plucking/pulling out of ear hair is unhealthy. The pulling or plucking tears at nerve endings in the ear, leading to the brain. Dear pup can get a mighty headache or earache. There are healthier, less painful ways to remove ear hair.

By: GroomClassroom

GroomClassroom — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:50:02 +0000

Tell us about it. I’m all ears.

By: Barb711

Barb711 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:52:20 +0000

you can trim them

By: twl8zn

twl8zn — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:30:52 +0000

When we adopted our adult std poodle, her ears had never been plucked (very full and dirty). The vet tech did them while she was under anesthesia (from spaying). She said it took her 20 min/ear. I asked if it hurt, she replied “doesn’t hurt me!”. Everytime Lola sits by me, I reach in and clean out her ears. She’s gotten used to it, so have other members of the family who consider this ‘icky’ and invasive. Better than an infection. Thanks Groomclassroom

By: grumerguy

grumerguy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:14:22 +0000

Hello Barbara. I have been a groomer for thirty years and find that this task can be accomplished in an easy fashion as you describe here in this very informative video. Cudos to you. One of the things that really gets my hair standing on end is when a groomer will take a pair of hemostats and clamp onto the hair and twist it out in one painful and agonizing motion. owners should be aware that not all groomers are as careful and caring as you and I. Thanks and well Done!

By: tuddyfruity4

tuddyfruity4 — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:55:04 +0000

i have a morkie, will that work on it- what the does the powder do? does it make the hair come out more easily?

By: dukieandolga

dukieandolga — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:20:50 +0000

i have a labradoodle, is this painful??