new member and first time boxer owner!

rigbys mom · 11-08-2012, 04:12 PM

Hello everyone! about six months ago i came home to the cutest brindle boxer puppy and i have been in love since. Rigby is my first experience with the boxer breed and i love him to bits and all his boxer characteristics (like snoring with his eyes still open) and being a first time "mom" i worry about him constantly, i need advice so maybe someone can help, we had his ears cropped and been going through what the vet calls training but lately his ears seem to be having some kind of reaction to the tape and he gets these sores and it just looks bad so we did take the tape off and they seem to be getting better but should we continue with the taping or is that just putting him through to much? help?

sasasola · 11-08-2012, 04:24 PM

I know there is this spongey stuff that they can glue in between the ears to keep them up. My neighbour's Doberman had to have that done.

I'll see if I can find a picture - or if anyone else knows what I'm talking about and can post a pic that would be great! hehe

rigbys mom · 11-08-2012, 04:31 PM

thank you that would be so helpful i just hate to think i could be hurting him by getting them taped again and the glue seems like an interesting alternative

Mokarainey · 11-08-2012, 06:34 PM

Welcome, I am new to the boxer world as well, My Moka is 7-8 months old and she is a very good girl. One thing I have noticed is that she is coughing a bit after she eats and plays. I am getting a bit worried. Boxers are so funny. Their personality is great!

af_wx_wife · 11-08-2012, 07:33 PM

Hi & Welcome!! Sorry, I am no help as far as the ears go. I left my girls ears natural. Moka, is your pup eating to fast?? I've been around friends that when their dogs eat to quick, they cough cause they aren't chewing their food. Even seen them cough & whole pieces of kibble come back up.

SaharaNight Boxers · 11-08-2012, 08:11 PM

Welcome!

I have a natural eared boy, but the next pup I get will be cropped so I've been reading up on it. What kind of tape are you using? Is it the breathable kind?

danieman · 11-08-2012, 10:50 PM

Boxers generally have very sensitive skin. Perhaps your pup is having an allergic reaction to the tape you're using. My guys are natural so this is just a guess.

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rigbys mom · 11-09-2012, 12:34 AM

to me the tape looks like regular athletic tape but i think you are right i do believe it is some kind of allergic reaction because since we took them off they appear to be getting better. its times like this that i wish we didn't crop his ears he had such cute natural ones.

Bosley'sMom · 11-09-2012, 08:52 AM

Hello and welcome!

I would suggest using the cloth medical tape. It's breathable and the glue on it should not irritate the skin on his ears.

Would love to see a pic of you little guy!

sasasola · 11-09-2012, 09:08 AM

Well, I guess it's too late to go back now so you have to work with it!

I finally found a photo!! Google Image Result for http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3240816929_cf5da268d3.jpg

I don't know what kind of glue is used tho...

11-08-2012, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
rigbys mom Experienced User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 101	new member and first time boxer owner! Hello everyone! about six months ago i came home to the cutest brindle boxer puppy and i have been in love since. Rigby is my first experience with the boxer breed and i love him to bits and all his boxer characteristics (like snoring with his eyes still open) and being a first time "mom" i worry about him constantly, i need advice so maybe someone can help, we had his ears cropped and been going through what the vet calls training but lately his ears seem to be having some kind of reaction to the tape and he gets these sores and it just looks bad so we did take the tape off and they seem to be getting better but should we continue with the taping or is that just putting him through to much? help?

11-08-2012, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,713	I know there is this spongey stuff that they can glue in between the ears to keep them up. My neighbour's Doberman had to have that done. I'll see if I can find a picture - or if anyone else knows what I'm talking about and can post a pic that would be great! hehe __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

11-08-2012, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
af_wx_wife BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,432	Hi & Welcome!! Sorry, I am no help as far as the ears go. I left my girls ears natural. Moka, is your pup eating to fast?? I've been around friends that when their dogs eat to quick, they cough cause they aren't chewing their food. Even seen them cough & whole pieces of kibble come back up. __________________

11-08-2012, 10:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
danieman Experienced User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NC originally from NJ Posts: 126	Boxers generally have very sensitive skin. Perhaps your pup is having an allergic reaction to the tape you're using. My guys are natural so this is just a guess. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ -Dani-

11-09-2012, 08:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bosley'sMom BoxerForums Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 2,909	Hello and welcome! I would suggest using the cloth medical tape. It's breathable and the glue on it should not irritate the skin on his ears. Would love to see a pic of you little guy! __________________ Valerie Bosley's Mom* DOB 02-11-10*

11-08-2012, 04:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
rigbys mom Experienced User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 101	thank you that would be so helpful i just hate to think i could be hurting him by getting them taped again and the glue seems like an interesting alternative

11-08-2012, 06:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mokarainey Intermediate User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 28	Welcome, I am new to the boxer world as well, My Moka is 7-8 months old and she is a very good girl. One thing I have noticed is that she is coughing a bit after she eats and plays. I am getting a bit worried. Boxers are so funny. Their personality is great!

11-08-2012, 08:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
SaharaNight Boxers Power User Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 502	Welcome! I have a natural eared boy, but the next pup I get will be cropped so I've been reading up on it. What kind of tape are you using? Is it the breathable kind?

11-09-2012, 12:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
rigbys mom Experienced User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 101	to me the tape looks like regular athletic tape but i think you are right i do believe it is some kind of allergic reaction because since we took them off they appear to be getting better. its times like this that i wish we didn't crop his ears he had such cute natural ones.

11-09-2012, 09:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
sasasola Super User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,713	Well, I guess it's too late to go back now so you have to work with it! I finally found a photo!! Google Image Result for http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/3240816929_cf5da268d3.jpg I don't know what kind of glue is used tho... __________________ Susy Mom to 2 beautiful daughters , Duke and Dusty

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