A hematoma is a localized mass of blood that is confined within an organ or tissue. An aural hematoma is a collection of blood, either fresh or clotted, within the pinna (ear flap). When a hematoma is present, the pinna will appear very thick and spongy. The swelling may involve the entire pinna, or it may involve only one area of the ear. Show What causes an aural hematoma to occur? The external ear has a layer of skin on both sides and a layer of cartilage sandwiched between the two skin layers. Blood vessels run just beneath the skin. When something irritates the ear canal, your dog will respond by scratching or shaking its head. Excessive or violent shaking causes one or more blood vessels to break, resulting in bleeding into the space between the ear cartilage and skin on the inner surface of the ear. Most dogs that develop an aural hematoma have an infection, allergy, bite wound, or other inflammatory ear condition that causes excessive scratching and head shaking. In some cases, there may be a piece of foreign material lodged in the ear canal, such as a tick or piece of grass. It is also possible that a foreign body initiated the shaking but was later dislodged. Dogs with a bleeding or clotting disorder may also develop an aural hematoma, with or without a history of trauma. What is the treatment for an aural hematoma?"Surgery can treat the hematoma quickly and effectively." There are many ways to treat aural hematomas in dogs and your veterinarian can discuss their recommendations with you. Surgery can treat the hematoma quickly and effectively. The actual surgical technique varies with the individual circumstances and the veterinarian's preference but always involves these basic steps: 1. The blood is removed from the pinna. This is accomplished by making a small incision at each end of the hematoma. A drain tube may be passed through the hematoma and sutured to the ear to remove any more blood or serum that accumulates in the area. Alternatively, the skin over the hematoma may be incised and opened completely. 2. The space where the blood accumulated is eliminated. This is accomplished by placing a series of sutures (stitches) that are passed completely through the ear flap holding both layers of skin to the cartilage. 3. The pinna is stabilized to prevent further damage. It may be supported by a bandage or other material applied directly to the ear, or by bandaging the ear against the head. Shaking after the ear pinna has been sutured at this time may cause further damage to the ear. Some aural hematomas are treated by draining the hematoma and injecting a steroid into the pocket. Repeated draining is often needed so be prepared to return to your veterinarian for a few visits. Oral steroids are often recommended as well. This treatment method may eventually eliminate the problem, although it may take longer to achieve the same result as surgery. Some hematomas are treated with oral steroids alone depending on their size and location. If an underlying cause is found, such as an infection, allergy, or foreign body, it will be treated once the hematoma is corrected. What follow-up treatment is needed?Drainage tubes or bandages may be removed by your veterinarian after 3-14 days. In some cases, there may be one or more drainage holes from the drain or incision, which will be left to heal by scar tissue. The sutures (stitches) may be removed after two weeks if the ear is completely healed; in severe cases, some or all of the sutures may be left in place for up to two weeks longer. If discharge from the surgery sites occurs before they close, it should be cleaned off with mild cleansing soap. If an infection is present, your veterinarian may prescribe medication and will recommend a recheck of the ear canal to be sure that the infection is resolved. Otherwise, another hematoma may occur. What if an aural hematoma is left untreated?"Aural hematomas are very painful and, for an affected dog’s welfare, should be treated promptly." If left untreated, the hematoma may be slowly reabsorbed but the associated inflammation will cause damage to the surrounding ear tissues resulting in a distorted, cauliflower-shaped ear that could obstruct the ear canal. Aural hematomas are very painful and, for an affected dog’s welfare, should be treated promptly.
I specialize in fiction writing, how-to articles, and web content. Is your dog suffering from a swollen ear flap or ear hematoma? Bruno Cervera via Pexels One of the most common ear problems for dogs is swollen ear flaps, also called ear or aural hematomas. Ear hematomas can be very painful. They cause the ear flap to swell with blood and if left untreated, they can lead to permanent deformation of the ear. Below, we will answer the following questions:
What Is a Hematoma?A hematoma develops after a blood vessel breaks. The blood oozes out of the broken vessel and pools in the ear, leading to swelling. The swelling always occurs in the pinna or floppy part of the dog’s ear. The accumulation of blood can resemble a large blood blister. SymptomsThere are several signs that your dog is suffering from an aural hematoma.
What Can Cause a Hematoma to Develop?
A vet is the only person who can treat a hematoma. Do not try to treat it at home. Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash How Your Vet Will Treat the HematomaThere is no home remedy for an ear hematoma. Once you suspect that your dog is suffering from one, take them to a veterinarian. Your vet will likely treat the hematoma in one or several of the following ways:
Note: If an ear hematoma is not treated properly, it may reoccur and permanently disfigure the dog's ear. PreventionYou can prevent hematomas from developing by following these tips:
This article is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. © 2014 myvenn CommentsLincoln.Lewis on August 24, 2020: west 1175 road Ashley Coon on August 10, 2020: I have a 14 week old German shepherd who on Saturday randomly got an ear hematoma and by Monday the swelling and redness was gone but her ear has not stood backup your is that normal? Anna on May 28, 2020: I have a corgi who has upright ears, I discovered a hematoma and called the vet right away- without looking they scheduled him for surgery and drained the problem, they wrapped his head up in an Ace bandage and told me to come back in a week. I called early when I noticed a smell and he just seemed miserable. With the removal of the bandage they appeared to have pushed the ear down along his cheek so the ear is floppy now and he hates it- it makes him shake his head a lot which causes bleeding out of the puncture wound and makes him walk sideways because it’s so confusing for him to have this floppy ear in his face. Is there anything I can do to correct his ear during the healing process to make life a little easier for him? Michael697169 on April 13, 2020: The reason people are looking for alternative treatments is cost. If you think health care for people is unaffordable for some then it makes sense. Veterinarian costs are ridiculous where I'm from and many simply can't afford it. Auralsplint on April 04, 2020: Look at how many of these comments are looking for an alternative. Huhuhuhuhu on March 10, 2020: Can I use it on a cat Geej on March 09, 2020: For the Leech problems, Ive used salt water or to avoid any problems, the Leech just lets go . Straight salt might be too harsh and the leech not let go on its own , easy dose it . Jaysie on November 22, 2019: Go to vet and test for ear mites, get the antiseptic cream. Put on e-collar to minimise scratching and further swelling. Put ice to soothe the itchiness. Can add some coconut oil and turmeric powder in its meal. Bandage when necessary to put pressure on the swollen ear. My dog had it for 2 month now, although I am worried, but I dont have money for his vet....sob. So I am trying every remedy that I read online. Marida Sapichino on November 09, 2019: I want to thank all the Pet Owners who answered with there positive responses.. I also heard there is no pain involved and my Vet also said it will heal on itself . Thank you Michelle Brown on July 14, 2019: Pls can you tell me how to remove a leech from my dogs ear and remove the tenticles in dogs ear also ? Will on April 25, 2019: I would recommend reading other articles to gain a second opinion; my vet says if the dog is not in pain, and is not a show dog, one can let it heal on its own. Surgery is not a necessity, and won't fix the underlying cause. sugmag on January 11, 2019: My Boston Terrier had this issue. One ear really puffed up. He had a double ear infection and yeast infection. The vet treated him with drops, a steroid and a pain killer. Within days the swelling went down and he was back to normal. I am glad we took him in. No needles or cutting, just medication fixed it. $200 in the emergency clinic and done. Do not let you dog suffer. He does not like to wear the cone however. Shredd on January 07, 2019: Hi my labradoodle had an aural hematoma it was been caused by rough play not by her (12 yrs) but the new puppy (1yr). In this case i understand that: She was not in pain it was not infection it was not caused by mites (any of the above i recommend to see a vet) So the plan was put a bucket on her head so she could not shake rub or get rough housed by the puppy. 3 weeks later almost back to normal Dont stress Susan on October 24, 2018: Can I use it for my cats ears Or my small poodle? Thank you Diane on September 18, 2018: We deal with this issue using organic apple cider vinegar diluted with water to clean the ears, then apply unfiltered coconut oil for the swelling. Kiddie Benadryl so your fur based family member can rest and not shake his/her head. This aint our first time dealing with this condition, but our rule is 72 hours of home treatment and then decide how to pay the Vet. Good luck to all, Di Anon on September 13, 2018: Whatever you do DONT TAKE YOUR DOG to the vet it’s a waste of money. My sisters boxers ear got really swollen and swelled up like a balloon. We thought she got stung by a bee. She took her to the vet to have it drained and it cost her over $800 to get it fixed. A couple days later it filled up again. She called a different vet and they said it will heal on it’s own the blood will absorb back into the body and she might have disfigured ear. A couple months later it healed on its own and her ear isn’t even that bad looking. Monique on August 10, 2018: My puppy's ear were red and had also bumps where she scratched. We brought her to the Vet who was great. She has allergies to her food. We changed it and stopped giving her treats. We are now slowly giving her carrots and will continue to introduce others while checking if it affects her ears. For us it was her allergies... so maybe looking into what your dogs are eating? Nancy Scherer on August 10, 2018: I took my dog to the vet for this and she said to let the blood dissipate back into the dog system it has only gotten worse. Have I been given the wrong information? Alaine on July 08, 2018: So I just discovered this on my dogs ear. Did anyone get any answers? not sure how I'm going to afford this either. I try and do home remedies but this may require a vet Tina on June 04, 2018: My dog has what I think is a hematoma on ear ear flap . What can I do ? I can’t afford the vet .Thsnk you Teresa on May 31, 2018: My dog has a swollen ear can't afford vet what do I do alberto on May 25, 2018: my dog lola I love a lot she means the world to me. I spend a lot of money on her. The vet. told me she had ear infection. and gave her antibiotic and medicine for her ears. now that she has finish all her antibiotic her ear got real swollen. and I'm scared now. more money to spend on my love lola Jenn on April 07, 2018: Can I drain the hematoma at home bc I'm broke an don't have money to take him to the vet he is 4 months old Debbie on April 05, 2018: get pet insurance with a low deductible. It'll be worth it in the long run especially if you have an aging dog. Michelle Ratcliff on March 10, 2018: My dog has a swollen ear flap cannot afford to take her to vet. She is 13 yes old what can I do to heal it at home. Juli Ditty on December 04, 2017: Hi my dogs ear was really swollen she went to the vet and they helped her but now the swelling is coming back and I don’t know what to do!!! Does anyone know anything??? Christine C on November 09, 2017: My dog has a hemetoma at almost 11. We discovered an ear infection. It was full of debris so she must of caused this hemetoma from shaking it from the infection. I’m treating her ear infection. They drained it yesterday and I is ballooned up again today. I can’t see draining it over and over. She is a mastiff and has arthritis so it would be taxing on her to keep draining it or the surgery. I imagine even surgery it may ballon up again. We are going to continue the cold compress an hope it resolved itself. I don’t want to risk putting her under being almost 11yrs old! Karen Haas on September 30, 2017: My poor dog has a bad swollen ear & I can't afford a vet. Donna on September 08, 2017: I called my vet about my boxer/pitt mix pet friend, they said it's a hematoma & that they will probably insert a drain line into her ear. Is that necessary? on August 27, 2017: My sister's dog had this and and started using Arnicare gel it took it away in a week and a half, She rub it on both sides of the ear. It's a homeopathic medicine and you can find it at a health store. on June 08, 2017: A hematoma will go away by itself. It does take awhile. The body will absorb the blood in the ear flap. The vet does recommend a surgical procedure to drain the blood and stitch the flap to prevent a future hematoma. If you live on the west coast or someplace where vet cost are high, it will be worth it to drive to the mid west. I recently spent 100 for gas and had a tumor removed and a ruptuted hematoma sutured for 225.00. This would have cost me well over 1500.00 in Calif. on May 24, 2017: My dog has a big pus pocket on her bottom lobe part of her ear can I take a needle to drain it my self or not. tammy on March 15, 2017: My yorkie currently has a huge hematoma. I took her to the vet and they gave me medicine for a yeast infection in her ear and said the hematoma should be gone by itself in 2 to 4 weeks. The yeast infection must be causing her ear shaking to make the hematoma. anyhow, if you can't afford a vet try some monastat cream in the ear. the vet did a test and it is a yeast infection but your dog could also have fleas or mites. You can try dog mite med from the pet store if you think it is mites. Bad thing the vet said is the ear may not stick up properly later. so sad. I will let you know. This is day 4 of this hematoma. Also I am trying preparation H on the bump (not in year). Jeff on March 10, 2017: Leeches work well for people who have trouble getting the ear drained. U can order them online. Just make sure you order at least 15 of them. It takes longer than a syringe but was easier for me, you just have to make sure they dont shake it off. Jenny on March 07, 2017: Kristi, although bets do not recommend it, doctors also recommend we eat all healthy n organism and do we all??? No. So you can either do to the local store with a pharmacy and but a syringe to drain (may need assistance holding down your beautiful baby)and try to get all of the blood out, the next day massage the ear to help the ear heal with out deformation. I've spent over 1000 dollars on my pitbull procedures and steroids and all that bullshit. If u want it done properly drain the whole thing. And wrap the ear on to the top of your dogs head to keep his ear pretty much as scaled as possible it still may fill up but it is still better than wasting 16 hundred dollars for the get to almost kill my dog with steroids, then still have to deal with his ear. A MONTH LATER. It's still huge and I'm done with the stupid get who went to school and still doesn't do their fam jobs right. These are our children [maybe just me] either way if my pediatrician pulled this bullshit with my kids I'd already be incarcerated. Point of the bs, do it yourself unless you see infection [ear super hard] or faiat at the sight of some blood. brenton Bruns on March 06, 2017: Pets really take to kratom tea watered down with 2 parts water 1 part kratom tea.... Joanne8177 on March 03, 2017: I had a staffy that came upstairs one morning with an hematoma from ear shaking. Took her to the vets and he recommended the only way for complete recovery was surgery and plastic plate stitched onto the ear to keeps its shape. Went with that and it worked very well but it was about a month with a cone which is tough. Three years later her opposite ear developed the same problem, being 13 years old now I did not want her to go through the surgery and recovery again so opted for the draining and prednisone method. I syringed it everyday, approx 8x per day to start and it slowly decreased the amount of fluid over the next two weeks and I would use freezing spray to numb the area first which worked well and pitbull types are tough although once in a while she would whimper a little, just make sure you use a new needle each time. As for the prednisone, I was warned that she would have pretty bad side effects, acting strangely and being thirsty and hungry a lot. After two days that became an issue and her healthy quickly went downhill over a very short period of time. After five days I slowly decreased her dosage as they cannot just stop taking it but it was too late, she was peeing all over the house, absolutely soaking our living room rug and went outside and ate so much bark that she got an internal blockage and had to be put to sleep and as it was her second one they would not do surgery plus she was too old and had a huge growth on her belly. I have a friend with a Boston/French BD cross who has a hematoma, she is 2 and they were told that they only treat now with prednisone, they had their dog on the meds for 2 months, did not drain the ear but the swelling did mostly go down but within a month now of being of the medication which had side effects of moodiness for her it has now returned. Kristi on February 12, 2017: I've already taken our dog to the vet for this. They drained it & injected a steroid, saying this might help to keep from filling back up & heal faster. Now it's the wkd. & his ear is filled solid with fluid! Bigger than before. Is there anything I can do to give him relief until he gets back to the vet? Ice, warm compress, etc. He acts like it really bothers him! Thank you! Crystal on February 04, 2017: My 2 year old beagle woke up yesterday morning with a swollen neck and dime size welts all over her body. Called vet said give her byndral so did seem to help but then comes back after about 5 hours. Neck went down bumps still there. Now her ears are swollen. Banging my head to figure out what it could be. Does anyone else know what could be. Please help. Don't have money for a vet. Just put 1300$ out 3 months ago because she jumped off the couch wrong and dislocated her elbow had to have surgery now this. annoumos on January 28, 2017: is their a way to treat it without a vet john on January 18, 2017: Can it just go away on its own Madill on January 10, 2017: Later after I last posted my dog developed a severe limp in her hind leg. She wouldn't bear weight on it. I took her to the vet Monday pm. I picked her up this pm post ACL repair. The Vet aspirated her pinna while she was sedated. My adult son financed it for me. He's back to being the only one in the family with a cauliflower ear. The Vet suggested Benadryl as she probably was shaking her head due to fluid on her ear. The Benadryl would dry out the fluid and keep her from shaking her head. He didn't think it was from playing. I'm thankful for living in rural America. The ACL repair was less than $900 and he threw in the pinna aspiration. Vanessa on January 08, 2017: I hear about infections and mites....but what if it was a simple mistake? My daughter put rubber band bows on my 5 mth old dog,....i had been gone for about 5 hrs and noticed my dogs ears were swollen....i cut the bows off and have been lightly massaging her ears and icing....the swelling has gone down some, just curious if it will be ok.... Madill on January 07, 2017: Dog Lover, what do you want me to do? I don't have 600 and she's not hurting. I'll call the Vet Monday. I see to all of her routine care, she's treated like a princess and she's certainly not hungry. She was found abandoned in a parking lot @ 7 wks & will be 11 yo on Valentines. on January 02, 2017: Thank you this was very helpful Madill on December 29, 2016: Jerdonclar, my son saw my dog's ear over Xmas and said, "so, I'm not the only one in the family with a cauliflower ear?". It's still not causing her any pain but hasn't gone down. No sign of itching, head shaking, not any bigger, harder, softer or smaller. MC, I'd follow Jerdonclar's recommendation. I may still. MC on December 29, 2016: My dog has one, and his vet diagnosed an ear infection. He said that there is a $600.00 surgery that can be done to treat the actual "balloon" on his ear, but that it is optional because it isn't causing my dog any pain, and there's no saying that it might not just go down on it's own. The flip side is that the hematoma may cause the ear to grow in on itself and block the ear canal eventually. Obviously I don't want to put my dog through an unnecessary surgery, and if I can avoid dropping $600 on an unnecessary surgery, that's also great!! Does anyone have any experience with this?? (as far as not doing the surgery) - the ear infection itself is being treated now with medication. My dog is not showing any signs of pain, and you can touch the hematoma without him showing any signs of pain. The only pain happened when a Q-Tip was inserted into the ear canal because of the infection. Brown on December 22, 2016: My friends dog has hematoma in both ear flaps. They do not have the money to take the dog to the Vet. I have offered to take them and pay for the dogs treatment, but they will not. I feel so sorry for the dog, she turns her head and will rub the against anything. I have never seen anything like this. Does anyone know of a vet in Hamilton or Fairfield, Ohio, that will do "kindnees free vet work? I can't go to sleep knowing how much pain the beautiful gentle dog is feeling. Thank you. Dog lover on December 16, 2016: I lanced it, disinfected it, and maintained the same process for about 4 days and now it no longer fills up and is on the mend, plus it no longer pains him as bad and it is even a little itchy due to the healing factor. Just buck up and get some gumption and do it Madill on December 16, 2016: Just noticed fluid in my almost 11 year old pit mix's ear flap. She plays a lot with the new dog she wanted, a blue heeler. I guess that's how it happened. I put essential oils on it, Thieves. She loves essential oils and I use them a lot on her for her arthritis. Her two legged big brother was a college wrestler so cauliflower ears are self treated around here. I'm hoping this dries up on its own. So far it is not bothering her. I noticed it in morning TLC time. Jamie on December 02, 2016: My 16 yrs old Pitt has a massive hematoma. Due to the fact she was diagnosed with breast cancer back last November the vet will not due the procedures!! Just wondering if there's something I could use to numb the area so I'm able to use syringe to drain it??? PLEASE HELP............ Meg on November 19, 2016: The vet I took my dog to cost $35 for a office visit. I got hereminded ear drained, and $10 more for a steroid shot to help with her itching. Her ear swelled back up, and I took her back about a week after the first visit. It cost me. $15 for a recheck. I had her ear drained that time too. It swelled back up, and I'd hate to have her poked in the ear again. But all of you who pay hundreds and even thousands of dollars on a vet check up really need to shop around. I paid $60 total for two drainings and a steroid shot. Surgery would cost my $150, but she is 12 years old, so I'm trying to keep her away from that. VIkash From India on November 19, 2016: My Dog is suffering from Aura Hemotoma ,Can you Prescribed me any Medicine available in India ,Because I am unable to take my dog to any doctor ,Its very difficult ,,I want it to resolve by Medicine T-Bone on November 16, 2016: My vet does it for $85. + the charge for the meds he used and the meds he sent home with me, plus $8.00 for the overnight stay. Just below $300.00 total. Thank you, Dr. Tiller! Waskom, TX Ang on November 13, 2016: Omigoodness. The hematomas themselves are not hurting more than a blister would to you. They are caused by them shaking or itching too much, so the problem to address is what's making them itch. Usually ear mites or ear infection. The hematomas will be fine if you leave them. Like a blister. So what if their ears could be " disfigured"? It's not that serious. Easiest on August 17, 2016: Cheapest easiest way to treat is to monitor the dog, if he's not scratching and shaking his head, they are usually fine in a couple days. Before I spend over $2000 on a surgery, he would mysteriously get lead poisoning, 22 caliber, just saying. Christine on August 12, 2016: I wish I had read these comments before I have just spent $200.00 for consultation and $1200.00 for surgery I could not afford this so had to get Vetpay who allow you to pay it off fortnightly. It is 3 days later and My doggy is in alot of pain and still shaking and crying all the time, I thought I was dog the right thing as he is my fur baby and did not want to have him deformed our in pain. I am disappointed I have put him through this if there was another remedy. Money is bad enough but seeing him crying all the time breaks my heart. Jammie on July 27, 2016: Help!!!! my poor dog just got a Aural Hematoma infection ( Blood swelling in the flap of her ear) the vet drained her ear today and gave me some drugs. I really want to prevent surgery because of her age. I need tips ???? Please help!!! Thank you. I heard to use some kind of honey and cover it, also I heard to keep heat pad and pressure on her ear to help seal the blood vessels. I also need to know how long should I do this for?? Regina on July 25, 2016: Just recently my dog developed what I feel now after researching a aural hematoma. We have aspirated with a needle and syringe and that helps for a while but the ear fills with more fluid. I guess I can say we've done this everyday for four days now. My question is, when does this thing ever go away? Bep on July 18, 2016: If I drain it myself with a needle, should I numb it somehow and with what? Caryl on July 14, 2016: Can I do anything to ease the pain of the swollen flap at home Scott on June 30, 2016: I used a needle off of a syringe pushed it into the swollen ear flap and drained it twice. After that it went away. Thanks anhelica on June 27, 2016: To tammi, I was wondering what vet you went to? Dee H on June 15, 2016: Arnica gel is also recommended. Andrea on June 06, 2016: Our vet charged us $200 for the consultation, some medicine for the itchiness and a screen to go around his head. He said hopefully the body will absorb it and it looks like it is but i can feel something broken in there and his ear is totally bent now. Surgery would be 1,200 but I dont want to put him through that. Im just afraid he will keep scratching and it will fill up again mellie on May 19, 2016: Actually, most hemtaomas resolve by themselves. Val on April 28, 2016: Tami, the yunnan Baiyo capsules that you gave your dog- did you give them to your dog by mouth or apply the powder to the swollen earflap? PythonPrincess on April 19, 2016: 2100 for treatment of a dog ear hematoma is insane! Most vets where I live charge about $500 which is still insane! My dog is a 100 pound hound who is now on his 2nd hematoma. The first was in his other ear. The surgery is very traumatic. I'm hopeful about a non surgical option. Really, they can be drained? Hmm...I'll look into that. Tami on April 18, 2016: Yes there is another alternative that will not cost you an arm and a leg!! My boxer collie had one on her left ear. The first thing is to get the bleeding inside the ear stopped. Second is just like humans and a blood blister the body will break down the dry blood and reabsorb it into the body. My vet prescribed 2 Yunnan Baiyao Capsules- this completely stopped the bleeding. Then prescribed 5 Prednisone 10mg Tabs-which is a steroid to help healing and stop itching. Then after approx. 1 month it was back to normal. Her body did reabsorb the dead blood cells and the ear was not disfigured at all. By having surgery on a dogs ear you take the risk of infections and cutting into the dogs cartilage causes scar tissue to develope leaving a lumpy ear. Cost of the meds and vet visit was $ 40.00 Gloria on April 10, 2016: My vet is charging $2000 for surgery ! I don't have this kind of money but I feel so terrible. There must be other alternatives or even homeopathic remedies .... Can anyone please give some suggestions .... Alex A on March 21, 2016: I don't find this particularly helpful. Especially the very first line that there are no home remedies... I haven't tried any yet, but that's contrary to quite a few pages and blogs I've read (I'm going to a lot of pages so I can cross reference)... Rather than addressing those by saying why they might not work, this page dismisses them by saying there aren't any........ Furthermore, it doesn't mention what I've read on virtually every page has said that incisions and draining, the cheaper two vet options, still leave a fairly high chance of the hematoma returning in a few weeks (the expensive option, surgery, works better but can take a while to heal)..... I'm not a vet and I haven't tried all options. But this page seems rather incomplete and doesn't really acknowledge anything I've read virtually everywhere else.... It also doesn't talk about other things that can cause the behaviors that can cause this problem, such as yeast infection, it only mentions ear mites..... It's almost like some sort of advertising for expensive procedures..... Glynda on March 20, 2016: Marta, I have 2 questions for you: 1- Where can I purchase garlic oil? 2- How much garlic oil do I feed her & how often? Sorry, that was 3 questions. Chris Mills from Traverse City, MI on December 07, 2015: I found your article on a site called Encyclopedial.com. Here is the URL for your article. http://encyclopedial.com/2015/12/07/hematoma-swoll... myvenn (author) from Ghana on October 15, 2015: That's good to hear. Will conduct some more research on how effective garlic oil is in treating a swollen dog ear. Thanks for the information. Auralsplint on August 06, 2015: The first line of action once you notice your dog has an aural hematoma: Perform a needle aspiration to remove the fresh fluids before a clot is formed. Second: Use an Auralsplint to correct the broken artery causing the hematoma and keep the ear from shriveling. Do not have the archaic and gruesome surgery which does not attempt to correct the broken artery, but instead allows the continued blood flow into the cavity and out either a drain or an open wound. The cost of surgery is mostly prohibitive and rather not needed now that the Auralsplint is in use. Until you are able to perform the auralsplint treatment, make sure to aspirate on a four to five day schedule to keep a clot from forming. sanjukumar on July 28, 2015: A simple syringe can also be used to draw all the fluid and blood from the hematoma. Veterinarians use this treatment option normally for hematomas that are very old and small. Can it be done at home to treat streat dog. Or it has to be done through doctor treat animal special do suggest on my email sanjumar on July 28, 2015: Article is very helpful indeed. Marta on July 16, 2015: I successfully treated a dog's ear hematoma by feeding her garlic oil. The vet suggested it. mallory on April 18, 2015: Maggie-find another vet. Mine does it for 400 Missk on April 17, 2015: My belgian have the same condition with this hes head is tilting and i pity him for that ill rush him to vet this weekday thankyou for the post Maggie sewade on April 01, 2015: Why is my vet charging 2100 dollars for the surhery. Should i find a different vet. sunny on March 07, 2015: Hi my Dog ears suddenly got swollen he is shakeing his head continuesly I'm scared for my pet will it become normal |
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