09/18/2026
Should your groomer pluck your dog’s ear hair?
For years, ear plucking has been a routine part of grooming—especially for Poodles, Doodles and other breeds that grow lots of hair inside their ears.
But more hair removal doesn’t necessarily mean healthier ears.
Aggressively pulling firmly rooted hair from the ear ca**l can irritate its delicate skin. And if an ear is already red, painful or inflamed, unnecessary manipulation may make matters worse.
At GroomXpress, we take a conservative approach. 💙
For a healthy-looking ear, we can trim excessive hair around the opening, remove loose hair that releases easily, and provide appropriate routine external ear cleaning.
But if we notice redness, swelling, unusual odor, discharge, blood or significant discomfort, we stop and recommend a veterinary evaluation.
A groomer can recognize when something doesn’t look normal. Your veterinarian is the person who should determine why.
🐾 Healthy ear + routine maintenance = Groomer
🩺 Painful, inflamed or abnormal ear = Veterinarian
Good grooming isn't about doing everything possible. It's about knowing what should—and sometimes shouldn't—be done.
