Shoulder joint: The flexible ball-and-socket joint formed by the junction of the humerus and the scapula. This joint is cushioned by cartilage that covers the face of the glenoid socket and head of the humerus. The joint is stabilized by a ring of fibrous cartilage (the labrum) around the glenoid socket.
Dogs can drop/lower their ears when they are both happy and nervous. Itâs important to read the rest of the dog. I prefer to call ears, âdroppedâ when the dog is offering pro social behavior, like our dog below. You can see our dog is offering a lovely kiss to his friendâs face. His body is likely wiggly and loose.eutral position means that they are not pricked forward, drooping down or pasted to his head. Whatever the dogâs breed, they are just sitting easy. Here is a relaxed dog with neutral ears. The other body language that tells me this dog is relaxed is the big open mouth and relaxed, drooping tongue.
Ear problems are one of the most common ailments afflicting dogs. Whether due to infection, trauma, parasites or other diseases, ears can be trouble. Most often, the first signs is the presence of discharge from the ear. Sometimes, mild discharge is normal. Some dogs tend to produce more wax than other dogs. Keeping the ears clean helps prevent problems. For other dogs, ear discharge is often a sign of trouble-most often the dreaded ear infection. Dogs with ear problems usually start scratching when the trouble begins. The trauma of scratching causes swelling and discharge within the ear canal. The ears may then develop a secondary infection with either bacteria or yeast. Diseases that suppress the immune system and immune skin diseases can also lead to ear problems. Dogs with floppy, hairy ears and dogs that swim may be predisposed to developing ear infections and ear discharge.