{"id":103800,"date":"2022-04-22T12:34:22","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:34:22","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:34:22","slug":"how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you groom a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#How_do_you_groom_a_Shih_Tzus_ears\" title=\"How do you groom a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?\">How do you groom a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#Do_Shih_Tzu_need_their_ears_plucked\" title=\"Do Shih Tzu need their ears plucked?\">Do Shih Tzu need their ears plucked?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#Should_I_trim_the_fur_in_my_dogs_ears\" title=\"Should I trim the fur in my dogs ears?\">Should I trim the fur in my dogs ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#How_do_you_cut_a_Shih_Tzus_ears\" title=\"How do you cut a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?\">How do you cut a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#Should_you_pluck_Shih_Tzu_ear_hair\" title=\"Should you pluck Shih Tzu ear hair?\">Should you pluck Shih Tzu ear hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#How_do_I_clean_my_Shih_Tzus_ears_at_home\" title=\"How do I clean my Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears at home?\">How do I clean my Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#How_do_you_pluck_a_Shih_Tzus_ears\" title=\"How do you pluck a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?\">How do you pluck a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_pluck_your_dogs_ears\" title=\"What happens if you don&#8217;t pluck your dog&#8217;s ears?\">What happens if you don&#8217;t pluck your dog&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#Should_I_pluck_my_dogs_ear_hair\" title=\"Should I pluck my dog&#8217;s ear hair?\">Should I pluck my dog&#8217;s ear hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#Why_do_groomers_pull_hair_out_of_dogs_ears\" title=\"Why do groomers pull hair out of dog&#8217;s ears?\">Why do groomers pull hair out of dog&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#How_do_you_cut_a_Shih_Tzus_ears-2\" title=\"How do you cut a Shih Tzus ears?\">How do you cut a Shih Tzus ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#How_do_you_remove_hair_from_a_Shih_Tzus_ears\" title=\"How do you remove hair from a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?\">How do you remove hair from a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#What_can_I_use_at_home_to_clean_out_my_dogs_ears\" title=\"What can I use at home to clean out my dog&#8217;s ears?\">What can I use at home to clean out my dog&#8217;s ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#How_often_should_you_clean_Shih_Tzu_ears\" title=\"How often should you clean Shih Tzu ears?\">How often should you clean Shih Tzu ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#Can_you_pluck_dogs_ears_at_home\" title=\"Can you pluck dogs ears at home?\">Can you pluck dogs ears at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-groom-a-shih-tzus-ears-2\/#Does_it_hurt_to_pluck_dog_ear_hair\" title=\"Does it hurt to pluck dog ear hair?\">Does it hurt to pluck dog ear hair?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_groom_a_Shih_Tzus_ears\"><\/span>How do you groom a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breeds like poodle, Bichon Frise, shih tzu, Lhasa Apso, and many others traditionally have a lot of hair in their ear canals. <b>This hair should definitely be plucked from the ear<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Shih_Tzu_need_their_ears_plucked\"><\/span>Do Shih Tzu need their ears plucked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacteria buildup on hair left inside your dog&#8217;s ears can cause gunk and debris to build up in the ear, causing temporary hearing loss and ear pain. <b>Keeping your dog&#8217;s ear hair trimmed helps to keep the inside of your dog&#8217;s ear clean and healthy. A well plucked or well-groomed ear gives your dog a tidy appearance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_trim_the_fur_in_my_dogs_ears\"><\/span>Should I trim the fur in my dogs ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog&#8217;s ears should be cleaned <b>at least once a month, more often if your dog is prone to ear problems. Look inside the ear to check for dirt, scratches, parasites, or discharge. Then give them a good sniff. There shouldn&#8217;t be any unpleasant odor.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cut_a_Shih_Tzus_ears\"><\/span>How do you cut a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breeds like poodle, Bichon Frise, shih tzu, Lhasa Apso, and many others traditionally have a lot of hair in their ear canals. This hair <b>should definitely be plucked from the ear<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_pluck_Shih_Tzu_ear_hair\"><\/span>Should you pluck Shih Tzu ear hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Clean Shih Tzu Ears &#8211; The Structure of Shih Tzu&#8217;s Ears<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Caring for Shih Tzu&#8217;s Ears.<\/li>\n<li>Step#1: Calm Your Buddy.<\/li>\n<li>Step#2: Squirt Ear Cleansing Solution into Your Dog&#8217;s ears.<\/li>\n<li>Step#3: Gently Massage the Base of Your Dog&#8217;s Ear.<\/li>\n<li>Step#4: Let your Dog shake its Ears.<\/li>\n<li>Step#5: Wipe the Visible Parts of the Ear Canal.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_clean_my_Shih_Tzus_ears_at_home\"><\/span>How do I clean my Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grooming the inside of your dog&#8217;s ears consists of plucking the inner fur, cutting the fur along the outside of the ear flap, as well as cleaning inside your dog&#8217;s ear and wiping the skin that you can see when the ear is lifted up.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_pluck_a_Shih_Tzus_ears\"><\/span>How do you pluck a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What has been determined in recent years is that <b>ripping this hair out can cause microscopic tears in the ear canal. If bacteria are present it&#8217;s possible for it to cause an ear infection in an injured ear. There are veterinarians who no longer recommend every dog that grows hair in the ear canal have it plucked out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_pluck_your_dogs_ears\"><\/span>What happens if you don&#8217;t pluck your dog&#8217;s ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excessive ear plucking may inadvertently result in micro-trauma and inflammation to the ear canals and this may predispose your dog to an ear infection. <b>Ear plucking may still be necessary for dogs with a history of ear infections since plucking minimises trapping of excess ear debris<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_pluck_my_dogs_ear_hair\"><\/span>Should I pluck my dog&#8217;s ear hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The breeds that need hair plucking because the hair tends to be rooted deep in the ear canal, are <b>Maltese, Poodles, Terriers and Labradoodles, to name just a few. As long as the ear has no extreme build up of wax or smell, we will pull this hair up and pluck it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_groomers_pull_hair_out_of_dogs_ears\"><\/span>Why do groomers pull hair out of dog&#8217;s ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plucking a dog&#8217;s ear is when we gently pull or tweeze the hair from the inside of a dog&#8217;s ear. The theory is that <b>removing the hair will keep it from blocking the canal, allowing more air to circulate, which helps prevent ear infections and moisture build-up<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cut_a_Shih_Tzus_ears-2\"><\/span>How do you cut a Shih Tzus ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have a variety of different types of ears, <b>some that stand up (prick ears) and some that droop. Then there are the breeds whose ears are partially up but the tips are bent bent. The Shih Tzu has a drop ear, meaning that they carry their ears downward like Beagles and Maltese.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_remove_hair_from_a_Shih_Tzus_ears\"><\/span>How do you remove hair from a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excessive ear plucking may inadvertently result in micro-trauma and inflammation to the ear canals and this may predispose your dog to an ear infection. <b>Ear plucking may still be necessary for dogs with a history of ear infections since plucking minimises trapping of excess ear debris<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_at_home_to_clean_out_my_dogs_ears\"><\/span>What can I use at home to clean out my dog&#8217;s ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog doesn&#8217;t have an ear infection and only needs to have their ear flap cleaned, Dr. Nelson tells Rover that <b>a 50\/50 solution of distilled water and white vinegar is a good at-home option. This maintenance treatment can help prevent infection in an otherwise healthy ear, she says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_you_clean_Shih_Tzu_ears\"><\/span>How often should you clean Shih Tzu ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alternately, Opt for Your Professional Groomer to Take Care of Your Shih Tzu&#8217;s Ears. If you normally take your dog to a professional groomer about <b>every 6 to 8 weeks, the groomer is likely to clean out the ear canal and remove excessive hair as part of the overall service.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_pluck_dogs_ears_at_home\"><\/span>Can you pluck dogs ears at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Breeds like poodle, Bichon Frise, shih tzu, Lhasa Apso, and many others traditionally have a lot of hair in their ear canals. This hair <b>should definitely be plucked from the ear<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_hurt_to_pluck_dog_ear_hair\"><\/span>Does it hurt to pluck dog ear hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To Pluck or Not to Pluck the Hair from Your Dog&#8217;s Ears For those who are against the practice, they say <b>plucking hair from a dog&#8217;s ear can do more harm than good. The procedure can cause microscopic tears in the tissues of the ear canal which can pave the way for bacteria to invade and cause infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you groom a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?Do Shih Tzu need their ears plucked?Should I trim the fur in my dogs ears?How do you cut a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?Should you pluck Shih Tzu ear hair?How do I clean my Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears at home?How do you pluck a Shih Tzu&#8217;s ears?What happens&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-103800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103800"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103800"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103800\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}