Ear Hematomas are blood blisters, or blood filled sacs that occur on the ears of dogs and cats. They most often are due to the scratching of the ear flap which can cause irritation and swelling of tiny blood vessels which then can leak small amounts of blood into the lining of the ear. Hematomas can develop over a period of time due to a chronic ear infection, or can occur within a matter of hours due to an irritation such as ear mites, allergies, bug bites or stings. Blood blisters look like swollen red blood pockets on the inside of the ear; if your dog develops a swollen ear, contact your trusted Davie Veterinarian for treatment as soon as possible. If left untreated the ear will turn hard and twist up into what many refer to as a cauliflower ear. Once this happens it cannot be repaired and the pet can have chronic problems.
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