Why does Corgi's ears droop?

Corgi's droopy ears may be caused by genetic inheritance, calcium deficiency, lack of trace elements, parasitic infection and other reasons. First of all, if the ears of Corgi parents are droopy, the gene for droopy ears will appear. This is a normal phenomenon and generally there is no need to worry too much. Secondly, if the ears are abnormally drooped and there are other uncomfortable symptoms, such as slow bone development, trembling, lethargy, loss of appetite, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the Corgi to the pet hospital for examination in time to identify the cause and treat it, otherwise it will be easy to Affects body recovery.

What are the reasons for Corgi’s ears drooping?

1. Genetic inheritance

If the Corgi’s ears have been drooping, and the Corgi’s parents’ ears are also drooping, it means that genetic inheritance has occurred, which is normal. physiological phenomenon that usually does not require special treatment.

2. Calcium deficiency

If Corgi is often picky about food or has a partial eclipse, it will lead to a lack of a large amount of calcium in the body, affecting the normal development of body cartilage or bones, causing general weakness, Symptoms such as joint deformation and X-shaped legs will also affect the normal development of the ears, causing them to be in a vertical state. It is recommended to take pet calcium tablets under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Lack of trace elements

If Corgi often eats weeds or garbage, it will cause discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract, affect the normal digestion of food, and cause a lack of certain nutrients in the body. For some trace elements, it is recommended to feed Corgi foods containing trace elements, such as chicken breast, apples, bananas, etc., which can supplement the trace elements lacking in the body.

4. Parasitic infection

If you often feed raw meat to Corgi, you may be infected with parasites, because raw meat contains tapeworm eggs, which will hatch in the intestines after eating, causing parasitism. In case of parasitic infection, Corgi needs to be treated with deworming medication as directed by the doctor.