ANOTHER "EAR TAPING" METHOD Marsha ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 8:24 AM Subject: Re: [chiexpressions1] taping ears
I learned this from another group, but put my own spin on it. I use latex free self sticking tape (like you would wrap around a splint or something on that order I got mine at Eckert Drugstore - their brand). I cut 4 pieces (if doing both ears) a little bit smaller than the ears. I then peel a breathright strip and place it in the middle of one of the "ear" pieces and glue with Skin Bond glue. I got the glue at Revivalanimal and then glue another "ear" piece on top. IF the breathright strip is too long, trip and place the trimed part on the top part of the ear piece for more support. Let these dry for about an hour or two. Then when ready to put on your dogs ear, clean with rubbing alcohol and let dry. When dry, put some glue on the chi's ear (but hold him/her the whole time) and some glue on the "ear" piece also. When tacky (usually about 15 minutes or so) place the ear piece on the chi, hold and place. At this point I keep kneeding the tape to the ear for about 5 minutes. They don't like it, but do get used to it eventually. I keep it on for 2 -3 weeks. Please note that this cannot be removed without the remover for this glue without hurting the dog. It is the same glue used for gluing health devices on people. You might be able to get it at a medical supply store, but not sure. -- Kathy in PA new website: not finished still a work in progress http://www.freewebs.com/happyhomechihuahuas/ http://www.myspace.com/knkchihuahuas -------------- Original message -------------- From: "marsha Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> isaias...or anyone else with experience.... could you give me the step by steps on taping up a chis ears? a member of another group was asking about this so I would like to forward how to do it...but I am not real certain myself......I told her I know some people use breathrite strips, but that is pretty much all I know about it, lol Marsha
