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Comment by Melissa and Franklin! on February 8, 2011 at 4:09pm

my little chihuahua's ears get floppy when she is tired. Its the cutest thing. Her ears stick up pretty much all the time but when she has been playing a lot or when she just wakes up from a nap her ears flop...I've asked the vet about it and nobody has a clue as to why they do that. Its a good indicator of when she needs a break from play though haha

Comment by Jane on February 8, 2011 at 11:56am

From what I've been told you should use Vitamin C instead of calcium to help with the ears since they are cartilage, not bone. I think too much excess calcium could cause bone spurs as well?

 

I would definitely keep an eye on his ear and make sure it's not getting puffy, which could indicate a hematoma or other injury.

Comment by Melisse Fowler on February 8, 2011 at 9:52am

David,

I think Glucosamine Chondroitin is supposed to help build cartilage.

Melisse

Comment by Pat Grissett on February 8, 2011 at 7:30am

Aww!  Sure hope his ear has a full "recovery!"  Sounds like you are doing what is necessary but, if it isn't much better in a few days (or less) I'd take him to a vet.  He's such a beautiful dog!

Comment by WhiteDove on February 8, 2011 at 5:32am

He might have injured it from the inside out like maybe a pulled muscle? I would suggest keeping his ear protected and if it doesn't go back up within a few days, I'd take him in to have it looked at just to be safe. It's like when they're puppies. . .their ear muscles have to develop for their ears to stand up.