How Do You Treat A Dogs Ear Hematoma?
Aural or ear hematomas are collections of blood between the skin and cartilage of a dog’s ear flap. The hematomas are caused by burst blood vessels due to vigorous shaking of the head, scratching of the ear or other injuries. If your dog has an ear hematoma, he will need to be treated by a professional in order to avoid disfiguration. Have your dog examined and evaluated by your veterinarian if you suspect that he may have an ear hematoma. Treat any underlying ear issues like ear infections, mites or other issues. These problems are leading causes for the development of ear hematomas and failing to treat them can result in a reoccurrence of the hematoma or the development of a hematoma in the opposite ear. Seek advice from your vet on treatment. Depending on the size of the hematoma, your dog’s health and other factors, your vet may choose needle aspiration or surgery to remove the blood. Surgery is often the preferred method of treatment as the success rate is higher, but it does invo
