Professional Grooming Service Guide
Ear plucking is the removal of hair growing inside the ear canal using hemostats (locking tweezers) or fingers with ear powder for grip. This service is controversial in the grooming world. Traditional practice holds that removing ear canal hair improves airflow and reduces ear infections in breeds prone to excessive ear hair growth — particularly Poodles, Bichon Frises, Schnauzers, Shih Tzus, and their mixes. However, recent veterinary research suggests that ear plucking can actually cause inflammation and micro-trauma to the ear canal, potentially increasing infection risk in some dogs. The current recommendation from many veterinary dermatologists is to only pluck ear hair if the dog has a history of ear infections AND the hair is contributing to the problem. Dogs with healthy ears and no infection history may be better off leaving the ear hair alone. Discuss your dog specific situation with your veterinarian before requesting ear plucking. If plucking is recommended, a small amount of ear powder is applied to provide grip, and small tufts of hair are pulled quickly.
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