tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post8159274300907629279..comments2023-09-01T08:15:35.010-04:00Comments on Our Prime Years: #2Doods A to Z: EARSDonna B. McNicolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-1751553099756346872018-04-09T14:03:10.188-04:002018-04-09T14:03:10.188-04:00You are SO right!!!! Thanks for dropping by!You are SO right!!!! Thanks for dropping by!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-70453878412775888782018-04-09T01:28:23.622-04:002018-04-09T01:28:23.622-04:00The pups are really cute! Obviously it takes a lot...The pups are really cute! Obviously it takes a lot of effort and care to keep them healthy.. almost like humans! Archanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719830256296245535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-21102528001782339572018-04-06T16:02:07.476-04:002018-04-06T16:02:07.476-04:00Most of the time Zymox takes care of it...but in t...Most of the time Zymox takes care of it...but in this case, not so much. He is currently fighting a yeast infection. We now will have the groomer trim his ears every time he goes into doggy day care (7-10 days).Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-61274201296210627942018-04-06T15:56:28.675-04:002018-04-06T15:56:28.675-04:00Murphy and Cooper are such cute pups! But yes, the...Murphy and Cooper are such cute pups! But yes, the pendulous ears! Bernie's ears are longer so he had one infection several months ago. Now when I do see him scratching his ears, I'm hovering over him checking the situation out too:)Irene McHugh @https://www.mcsquaredoodles.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008447375716875607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-38127650245629440752018-04-06T12:39:19.146-04:002018-04-06T12:39:19.146-04:00Hey Bob, so glad your daughter's labradoodle h...Hey Bob, so glad your daughter's labradoodle has escaped the ear issues. For some reason I think it has more to do with the goldendoodle mix. I know my old Golden Retriever often had both ear and skin issues. Ugh!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-38923020114534644982018-04-06T12:38:23.932-04:002018-04-06T12:38:23.932-04:00Hi Marcy, thanks for stopping by to read and comme...Hi Marcy, thanks for stopping by to read and comment. Hope you'll be back for more fun photos & topics.Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-29504155691867076472018-04-06T12:37:55.203-04:002018-04-06T12:37:55.203-04:00Challenges, yes. But lots of love to make up for i...Challenges, yes. But lots of love to make up for it. Thanks for dropping by!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-71345315207007182412018-04-06T12:37:32.229-04:002018-04-06T12:37:32.229-04:00Fortunately, Cooper can't get to our pond or I...Fortunately, Cooper can't get to our pond or I suspect we'd really have issues!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-78001032528124902412018-04-06T12:37:00.766-04:002018-04-06T12:37:00.766-04:00Thanks for stopping by to read & comment!Thanks for stopping by to read & comment!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-14690843620110682722018-04-06T08:07:18.346-04:002018-04-06T08:07:18.346-04:00My daughter's labradoodle has had had no ear p...My daughter's labradoodle has had had no ear problems so far, but her labs and retrievers need ear cleaning operations on a regular basis. Love your dogs.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-41117185164459077672018-04-06T01:16:11.580-04:002018-04-06T01:16:11.580-04:00sorry to hear about the puppy's ear infections...sorry to hear about the puppy's ear infections. I'm glad you are able to keep them under control now. Very cute pups!Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336729074703850201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-14031762714518068302018-04-05T23:52:01.373-04:002018-04-05T23:52:01.373-04:00I find dogs with long floppy ears very cute, but n...I find dogs with long floppy ears very cute, but now I understand the challenges too.<br />www.volatilespirits.com Anupama K. Mazumderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860574609893186316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-11964736538118194022018-04-05T23:25:19.731-04:002018-04-05T23:25:19.731-04:00Our lab gets a lot of ear infections especially af...Our lab gets a lot of ear infections especially after he's been swimming. We have to clean his ears out with special cleanser every time he swims. <a href="http://www.weekendsinmaine.com" rel="nofollow">Weekends In Maine</a> <br />Weekends in Mainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137035578512456633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-17863162624794222412018-04-05T22:36:25.233-04:002018-04-05T22:36:25.233-04:00Ear issues seem to be a big part of a dog's li...Ear issues seem to be a big part of a dog's life - specially with golden doodles I guess because of the shape of their ears. The dogs look adorable and this is a useful theme.<br />http://www.kalpanaawrites.comKalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-65934351246629679912018-04-05T21:05:07.986-04:002018-04-05T21:05:07.986-04:00We knew going in that Doodles can have issues with...We knew going in that Doodles can have issues with the ears and they also are prone to eat clothes (socks, especially). So we opted for the pet insurance and it's been a good investment. Fortunately, no socks. LOL!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-53477238374903417272018-04-05T21:04:11.183-04:002018-04-05T21:04:11.183-04:00Thanks, Laura, and thanks for dropping by!
Thanks, Laura, and thanks for dropping by!<br />Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-88144837811568944692018-04-05T21:03:56.063-04:002018-04-05T21:03:56.063-04:00Thanks...you're right. TOO adorable to get TOO...Thanks...you're right. TOO adorable to get TOO mad at. LOL!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-10598059319274689292018-04-05T20:37:28.942-04:002018-04-05T20:37:28.942-04:00It is great that you notice these things and are p...It is great that you notice these things and are proactive. I had no idea the infections could lead to deafness but it makes perfect sense.<br /><br />Emily In Ecuador | <a href="https://emilbloo.blogspot.com/2018/04/emily-in-puerto-lopez.html" rel="nofollow">Emily in Puerto Lopez</a>Emily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-89686332866674271632018-04-05T19:19:54.640-04:002018-04-05T19:19:54.640-04:00Oh my goodness! What cuties. Even with the ear iss...Oh my goodness! What cuties. Even with the ear issues!! LauraEhlershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00174524869895005180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-33561328243023678992018-04-05T17:24:15.591-04:002018-04-05T17:24:15.591-04:00Poor pup! I'm glad you were so proactive with ...Poor pup! I'm glad you were so proactive with him. Those two are too adorable.<br /><br />Too adorable.<br /><br />@IsaLeeWolf<br /><a href="http://bit2read.com/" rel="nofollow">A Bit to Read</a><br />I.L. Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575951948746832630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-69734959002297839162018-04-05T14:59:57.808-04:002018-04-05T14:59:57.808-04:00They truly do have different personalities. Cooper...They truly do have different personalities. Cooper is the goofy one and Murphy the studious one. Sort of the jock and the nerd!Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-49126141631299224082018-04-05T14:58:33.547-04:002018-04-05T14:58:33.547-04:00You can really see their different personalities i...You can really see their different personalities in those Eyes!! Adorable!<br />http://katytrailcreations.comKatyTrailCreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361041298258948033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-6185998129557501832018-04-05T13:40:44.125-04:002018-04-05T13:40:44.125-04:00Because he's had issues since he was little, C...Because he's had issues since he was little, Cooper really doesn't like it. He ended up with a yeast infection this time - drops daily. He's not a fan. Then we have a new type of cleaner to use after his checkup next week.Donna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1645722792801480537.post-45408230404144912942018-04-05T13:34:24.708-04:002018-04-05T13:34:24.708-04:00Dog ears a a problem in any breed that has folded ...Dog ears a a problem in any breed that has folded ears. Ridgebacks being hounds also have real problems. One of the first behaviors I taught her was to rest her head on my knee and let me clean them. Hard to do on a 80 lb dog that does not want it done. Dog ownership does come with so many extra "joys" that you only find as the years go by.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532208386636969283noreply@blogger.com