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My GSD puppy's ears are floppy. Should I give calcium or B12?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 12 days old | 45 lbs

My GSD ears were up , his age is 100 days , after the shower ( the first shower in his life ) I shocked when i saw his right ear floppy , i thought that i broke his ear cartilage , and after 1 week , his left ear also became floppy , someone told me he is teething and this is normal , and told me to give hime Calcium and B12 , i wish i could send photos but it's not available, thanKs in advance

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 8th, 2016

That could be completely normal. B12 and Calcium are not needed unless specifically recommended by your veterinarian for specific conditions, instead I would recommend a good quality commercial balanced diet like Royal Canin or Hills. Nothing broken anyway, do not worry!

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