What should I do if my dog’s ears can’t stand up? It may be caused by calcium deficiency. You can give your dog more calcium powder and other foods with high calcium content such as cooked egg yolks, tofu, dried shrimps, etc.; you can also Use professional ear-pricking ear stickers to help Border Collies erect their ears; some Border Collies have slow growth and may not have their ears erect for a long time. You can take them to exercise properly and bask in the sun.

1. Calcium supplementation in daily diet

Border Collie’s ears cannot stand up, usually due to calcium deficiency. You can give your Border Collie calcium powder specifically for dogs. In addition to giving dogs special calcium powder, you should also pay attention to the Border Collie's daily diet. Don't just give your dog a single dog food, because the calcium content in dog food is very little or even nonexistent, so in daily life In the diet, the owner should pay attention to giving the Border Collie some foods with high calcium content, such as dried shrimps, tofu, etc. to supplement the Border Collie's calcium. You can also give the Border Collie some carrots, apples, etc. to supplement vitamins so that the calcium can be used better. It works and is fully absorbed by the dog’s body.

　2. Ear stickers assist in erecting ears

You can also use professional ear stickers for auxiliary treatment on the inside or outside of the ear to strengthen the vertical strength. First stick one side of the ear patch with professional glue on the inside of the ear, and then stick it on the surface of the ear to strengthen the fixation. Try to glue it on in one go, preferably with two people, so that the owner can worry less and the dog's ears will suffer less. Generally, the glue will fall off on its own in about half a month. You can observe the effect and everyone will be happy when it is done. Otherwise, you have to wait for a few days for the dog's ears to recover before continuing to work hard. This is also a more commonly used method in the world's wolf and dog industry.

　3. Bask in the sun

The ultimate goal of supplementing calcium to Border Collies is to allow the dog’s body to fully absorb calcium. If the dog’s body does not absorb it, no matter how good the calcium supplement product is, it is useless. Therefore, when the weather is nice, it is recommended that the owner Take your dog outdoors to bask in the sun properly. The ultraviolet rays in the sun will help the dog absorb calcium. The owner can let the Border Collie bask in the sun properly on the balcony, and the dog's mood will also improve.