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My 9-month Frenchie's ears are flopping. Is it nutrition? What helps?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Female | spayed | 9 months and 21 days old | 18 lbs

I have a Frenchie who is about 9 months old. She has always had 1 floppy ear. Now her other ear is starting to flop? Is this just her or is there anything I can do? Is it her nutrition? Is there a recommended Frenchie dog food?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2019

This is likely just her. You could look up ways to tape up her ears to help them stand up but it may or may not work. Sometimes with a little more time they will eventually stand up completely but may not. This is not likely due to her nutrition. I would just make sure she is on a high quality puppy food until she is 1 year old. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Lotus Altholtz

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    Royal Canin makes a French Bulldog Puppy Dry food that is 5 star rated on Chewy.com and available at PetCo.com as well. Floppy ears are often super cute, but many owners find that if their puppy’s ears stood up before, they will stand up again after teething and intense chewing somehow affecting the muscles holding up the ears is over.

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