knox gelatin for gsd ears to stand?
Q. i was wondering if anyone has used the knox gelatin powder to help with the standing of their gsd ears. i have an almost 7 month old who still has a floppy ear and the one that seems to stand a little seems a bit weak. i am just not sure how much to give her. she is 60lbs. thanks for your help.
Asked by jennifer8173 - Tue Jul 8 16:47:45 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have *heard* that it works, but the person I know who deals with this the most often relies upon ear bracing, instead. She uses a strip of moleskin (like you'd use on bunions) on the inside of the ear to re-enforce the ear. The moleskin comes off on its own, and the bracing is often enough to help the ear take and keep an erect profile. *Edit:* Hah! I'd be very interested in why someone thinks *this* was a thumbs-down answer! C'mon out of the woodwork, and let's hear your reasoning! Or are you just stalking me and giving thumbs-downs? ;-)
Answered by Laird C - Tue Jul 8 16:56:36 2008

Is Knox gelatin sold in Australia?
Q. I live in NSW and the wooly's and coles around here don't seem to sell it. has any one bought it in Australia before?
Asked by vgcn - Wed Jan 14 04:46:20 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

How do you make homemade agar for a petri dish using gelatin?
Q. I need a homemade agar petri dish for my science fair project on which I intend to grow bacteria by Wednesday. I've tried using KNOX unflavored gelatin added to sugar and water, but no bacteria was growing. First of all, should I increase the amount of sugar? Do I even need the sugar to begin with? Second, should I heat the mixture? How should I change this setup in order to make a viable environment for my bacteria? The Internet is being vague...
Asked by Tresora - Sat Apr 25 22:33:56 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Honestly, you're likely never going to get it right - it's just not a pleasant environment for bacteria to grow. Here are some specific substitutes for agar: If you really have to use gelatin, then you need some appropriate food - sugar is not appropriate. Instead, add some beef bullion to the mix before it sets. Follow package instructions for Knox gelatin prep... boiling it won't matter to the bacteria after it sets. Also, being out of the fridge is going to make it break down more quickly, and get ready for some funky smells. But since it's only till Weds, I think you'll survive the stench. The best thing to do though is to go to an educational supply store, spend the 4 bucks, and buy a bag of dry agar, and prepare it according… [cont.]
Answered by Jess4352 - Sat Apr 25 22:52:13 2009