Ears are Standing

BulliesofNC

This discussion was created from comments split from: Bulking up a Bull Terrier.

danielp84

Ears are beggining to stand at almost 8weeks. Been giving her Knox gelatin. 

BulliesofNC

Those ears are looking great! Good job!!!

danielp84

thanks Steve! Do you recommend to tape later? I saw on a post and your video that even when ears show signs of standing it's a good idea to tape just to be sure. Also, not sure if you can see or not, but on outside of ears, they curve and dent in a little. Will they self correct or should I tape to fix?

BulliesofNC

If his ears are up right now there's no need to continue and tape. You may find that one might look crooked but as he uses them they will become stronger and straighter. In the event you don't see this happening over the next few days you could always retape for 24 hours. For 8 weeks old his ears look great.

danielp84

Oh okay great thanks! Appreciate all the tips!!

Quinnofhearts

What a cute little baby!!! Ears look great.

danielp84

thank you! 

Seon

Beautiful pup.

danielp84

I think I came across the answer but couldn't find it, how long should I give my puppy Knox gelatin in her food? Thank you!!

BulliesofNC

You can use the knox gelatin for as long as you like and feel comfortable with the development of her ears. Knox Gelatin is actually one of the ingredients used in many canine weight gain recipes. It will do NO harm to her at all by having it in her food for as long as you feel necessary. Most people usually stop using it once the ears are up on their own but that's all up to you.

danielp84

Okay great thank you for the tips, I will continue to give her knox gelatin until the ears stay up.