Why do Corgi's ears hang down?

The possible reasons for a Corgi's ears hanging down include genetic inheritance, calcium deficiency, lack of trace elements, and parasite infection.

Firstly, if the parents of a Corgi have hanging ears, the gene for floppy ears may be passed down, which is a normal phenomenon and generally does not require excessive worry. Secondly, if the hanging ears are not normal and accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as slow bone development, shivering, lethargy, and loss of appetite, it is recommended that the owner take the Corgi to the pet hospital promptly to check and treat the cause. Otherwise, it may affect the recovery process.

What are the reasons for a Corgi's ears hanging down?

Genetic inheritance

If a Corgi's ears are always hanging and the parents also have hanging ears, it indicates genetic inheritance, which is a normal physiological phenomenon and usually does not require special treatment.

Calcium deficiency

If a Corgi often picky eats or has a poor diet, it can lead to a lack of calcium in the body, affecting the normal development of soft tissues or bones and causing symptoms such as fatigue, joint deformation, and X-leg. This also affects the normal development of the ears, causing them to hang vertically. It is recommended to take pet calcium supplements under the guidance of a doctor.

Lack of trace elements

If a Corgi often eats weeds or garbage, it can cause uncomfortable reactions in the gastrointestinal tract, affecting the normal digestion of food and leading to a lack of certain trace elements in the body. It is recommended to feed the Corgi food containing trace elements, such as chicken breast, apples, and bananas, to supplement the missing trace elements.

Parasite infection

If a Corgi is often fed raw meat, it may become infected with parasites, as raw meat contains tapeworm eggs that hatch in the intestine after consumption, causing a parasite infection. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and feed the Corgi parasite control medication.