<html><head><style> body {height: 100%; color:#000000; font-size:12pt; font-family:Arial;}</style></head><body>We were absolutely overwhelmed at the reception Edmond and I received from all the Droolers! Thank you so much.<br><br>As<br> a new Basset owner I think I have a basic question that I need <br>answered. I have Edmond's ear cleaner (for inside his ears, close to his<br> head) and we get those clean at least once a week during his grooming <br>session. But on his ear flaps near the edge on the lower third of his <br>ears he gets this black, gunky buildup. I can't tell if its drool, his <br>eyes weeping (he has been itching them a lot) or what. I have to get it <br>wet and comb his ears with a fine-toothed come to get them clean and its<br> back in the next 48 hours. Any tips, suggestions or ideas? Is this just<br> something that will be part of his grooming regimen? <br><br>Thanks!<br>Kimi</body></html>