Itchy ear after grooming?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Kilton · 05-10-2013, 01:54 PM

Ughh I agonized over getting Ellie her summer cut but got it done today. She looks so skinny and different I'm having a hard time getting used to it. Anyway, since she's been home she's been itching her ear bad and dragging her butt! I'm pretty sure they plucked her ear hair and checked her anal glands, could it be because she was messed with so much???

mimimomo · 05-11-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilton

Ughh I agonized over getting Ellie her summer cut but got it done today. She looks so skinny and different I'm having a hard time getting used to it. Anyway, since she's been home she's been itching her ear bad and dragging her butt! I'm pretty sure they plucked her ear hair and checked her anal glands, could it be because she was messed with so much???

How is Ellie doing? It could just be that her ears are a little irritated from the pluck & her bum from the shave or anal gland expression. She should be ok in a day or 2 if not better already. Now you can start fresh & brush her everyday. It will be much easier for both of you w/out the puppy hair getting tangled all the time. Pictures please!

Kilton · 05-12-2013, 03:29 AM

She isn't itching so much now, thanks for asking

. I need to stop being such a worry wart haha. Just scared me because when I brought her home from the breeder she had an ear infection

so I think i just panicked. Yes, no more puppy hair, I kind of miss my fluff ball but it will be easier to keep up with her grooming

Yorkiemom1 · 05-12-2013, 07:25 AM

The ear plucking removed hair from her ear....she is now FEELING air blowing into her ears....sometimes, that causes them to shake their little heads, and scratch...they are just feeling something that is new to them! The plucking could have also caused a little irritation, and they could have also gotten a little water in her ear....I think she will be OK very soon....also, same thing on her butt...air is hitting a place that was shielded by hair....it feels different and they will run and drag their butt or look over their shoulder at their little butts...also expression of anal glands may have her a little strange feeling "back there"....this too shall pass quickly!!

kimp5 · 05-13-2013, 08:00 AM

Jess did the same thing after her first grooming appointment. It went away pretty quickly.
I was like you, they brought her out and I said "that's not Jess" she looked soooooooo different. It took me a couple days to get used o but now that som face fur has frown in she is back to looking like herself, just more groomed..

lovespandp · 05-13-2013, 08:31 AM

Aww she looks so pretty!!

Peanut usually will scoot on his bum after getting his anal’s expressed. If the butt scooting goes on for more than a couple days take her into the Vet to have the Dr make sure all the juice is out.. The groomers will only express the anal from the outside, some juice can be left. I had problems with Peanut’s groomer since they don’t get 100%, I take Peanut into the vet to get them done and since then he hasn't had any issues. ( Just something to be aware of)

Amazing Yorkies · 05-13-2013, 08:45 AM

Sometimes they will also get water in the ear. Causes them grief and then also can cause a yeast infection. There are some ear drying ointments you can purchase to dry the ear out. Sometimes shaving the bum will also cause some irritation for a few days.

Kilton · 05-13-2013, 08:55 AM

She is doing better, thank you all

. I need to stop worrying about everything, it's like having a newborn all over again haha. I doubt she got water in her ear since I realized she just shaved her by but didn't bathe her

not too impressed!

Amazing Yorkies · 05-13-2013, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kilton

She is doing better, thank you all

. I need to stop worrying about everything, it's like having a newborn all over again haha. I doubt she got water in her ear since I realized she just shaved her by but didn't bathe her

not too impressed!

Ouch!!.. What kind of groomer doesn't bathe? Crazy!

Kilton · 05-13-2013, 09:18 AM

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Ouch!!.. What kind of groomer doesn't bathe? Crazy!

That's what I thought! I gave her a bath Saturday because I thought she was still a little stinky and the water was dirty! Ughh I can't win, can't seem to find a decent groomer in my area

. She was very nice and kind to Ellie but I think she's over booked, that place was busy when I dropped her off. IF I bring her back for trims I will be sure to tell her I want her bathed this time.

mimimomo · 05-13-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilton

She isn't itching so much now, thanks for asking

. I need to stop being such a worry wart haha. Just scared me because when I brought her home from the breeder she had an ear infection

so I think i just panicked. Yes, no more puppy hair, I kind of miss my fluff ball but it will be easier to keep up with her grooming

Ellie looks so pretty! You can see her huge beautiful eyes...I can also see that her coloring has changed a lot...you'll love how much easier it is to manage her hair & will actually be able to grow it, very long this time around.

mimimomo · 05-13-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kilton

That's what I thought! I gave her a bath Saturday because I thought she was still a little stinky and the water was dirty! Ughh I can't win, can't seem to find a decent groomer in my area

. She was very nice and kind to Ellie but I think she's over booked, that place was busy when I dropped her off. IF I bring her back for trims I will be sure to tell her I want her bathed this time.

Maybe you should look for another groomer loll.

05-10-2013, 01:54 PM	#1
Kilton Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 136	Itchy ear after grooming?? Ughh I agonized over getting Ellie her summer cut but got it done today. She looks so skinny and different I'm having a hard time getting used to it. Anyway, since she's been home she's been itching her ear bad and dragging her butt! I'm pretty sure they plucked her ear hair and checked her anal glands, could it be because she was messed with so much???

05-13-2013, 08:31 AM	#6
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Aww she looks so pretty!! Peanut usually will scoot on his bum after getting his anal’s expressed. If the butt scooting goes on for more than a couple days take her into the Vet to have the Dr make sure all the juice is out.. The groomers will only express the anal from the outside, some juice can be left. I had problems with Peanut’s groomer since they don’t get 100%, I take Peanut into the vet to get them done and since then he hasn't had any issues. ( Just something to be aware of) __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

05-13-2013, 08:45 AM	#7
Amazing Yorkies YT Featured Breeder Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,552	Sometimes they will also get water in the ear. Causes them grief and then also can cause a yeast infection. There are some ear drying ointments you can purchase to dry the ear out. Sometimes shaving the bum will also cause some irritation for a few days. __________________ Deb Sillers 816-261-8734 Cell ~ www.Amazingyorkies.com ~

05-12-2013, 07:25 AM	#4
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	The ear plucking removed hair from her ear....she is now FEELING air blowing into her ears....sometimes, that causes them to shake their little heads, and scratch...they are just feeling something that is new to them! The plucking could have also caused a little irritation, and they could have also gotten a little water in her ear....I think she will be OK very soon....also, same thing on her butt...air is hitting a place that was shielded by hair....it feels different and they will run and drag their butt or look over their shoulder at their little butts...also expression of anal glands may have her a little strange feeling "back there"....this too shall pass quickly!!

05-13-2013, 08:00 AM	#5
kimp5 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boston MA Posts: 890	Jess did the same thing after her first grooming appointment. It went away pretty quickly. I was like you, they brought her out and I said "that's not Jess" she looked soooooooo different. It took me a couple days to get used o but now that som face fur has frown in she is back to looking like herself, just more groomed..

05-13-2013, 08:55 AM	#8
Kilton Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 136	She is doing better, thank you all . I need to stop worrying about everything, it's like having a newborn all over again haha. I doubt she got water in her ear since I realized she just shaved her by but didn't bathe her not too impressed!