Baths are done and everybody did great. They've had some rinsing in the past but never full baths. Regarding baths of the future, and rain... I'd like to remind everyone of the importance of keeping your pups ears' dry while in headgear. Whether it be the cup they'll be wearing when they come home -or future tape and posts. For rainy days, many people have used basic plastic grocery bags. Slip the bag over the head and tie the handles under the chin. Not particularly attractive but serves the purpose. Sandwich baggies secured with a piece of tape looped under the bridge between posts work pretty well when you get to that stage... about 10-12 days from now.
As far as ear care goes, each of you will receive an antibiotic and some medicated ointment to apply twice daily. An item that isn't included but strongly recommended is vitamin E oil. It can be picked up in oil form or capsule. Capsules can easily be pierced with a pin and the contents squeezed and applied along the ear margins. The vitamin E oil really does seem to speed healing and allows for easy removal of crusts that form on the incisions as they heal. Hopefully everyone will have a chance to pick some up within the next few days. I know I've mentioned it's use to most of you, but wanted to put it here also in case I missed anyone.
As far as ear care goes, each of you will receive an antibiotic and some medicated ointment to apply twice daily. An item that isn't included but strongly recommended is vitamin E oil. It can be picked up in oil form or capsule. Capsules can easily be pierced with a pin and the contents squeezed and applied along the ear margins. The vitamin E oil really does seem to speed healing and allows for easy removal of crusts that form on the incisions as they heal. Hopefully everyone will have a chance to pick some up within the next few days. I know I've mentioned it's use to most of you, but wanted to put it here also in case I missed anyone.
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