ear plucking
The process of removing excess hair from the inside of a dog's ear canal, typically…The process of removing excess hair from the inside of a dog's ear canal, typically using tweezers or hemostats, to improve airflow and prevent moisture buildup and potential ear infections; controversial, as some believe it can cause microscopic tears, leading to infection, while others maintain it is necessary for breeds with dense ear hair like poodles and schnauzers.
Meaning
1 sensesThe process of removing excess hair from the inside of a dog's ear canal, typically using tweezers or hemostats, to improve airflow and prevent moisture buildup and potential ear infections; controversial, as some believe it can cause microscopic tears, leading to infection, while others maintain it is necessary for breeds with dense ear hair like poodles and schnauzers.
Origin
From ear + plucking.From ear + plucking.
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Forms
plural: ear pluckings| Singular | ear plucking |
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