Ears are difficult, Humphrey‘s pretty laid back but although he loves to have his ears massaged, stroked, brushed etc if he thinks I‘ve got other intentions , especially if I‘m wheedling and armed with a bottle
he can get very stroppy, so I have to resort to a great deal of subterfuge
- I soak a piece of cotton wool with his ear wash for instance and then squeeze it out in his ear and he hardly notices but if he evens sees me get the bottle out of the cupboard, the trouble starts! Ear drops aren‘t that easy but can you possible hide the bottle in your fist somehow?
I can only suggest what others have said, keep your cool and try to be a matter of fact as you can, making it an issue just makes matters worse, they’re just SO astute they pick up on anything unusual so before it becomes a battle of wills, stop and try again later, preferably when he‘s fed, walked, tired and relaxed ( a very small window, granted!
) All sounds so easy , in theory!,
but I know its not, you just have to keep reminding yourself, he’s not being awkward he‘s just frightened poor little lad.
Best of luck, hope Kobe‘s feeling better soon!
