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Earflap Injury

Earflap injuries such as abscesses or ear hematomas (a swelling filled with blood) must be examined and treated by a veterinarian. These type of injuries can result from underlying allergies, trauma to the ear from a foreign body, excess scratching, and fight wounds.

Symptoms

Bleeding	Head Tilt
Swelling	Head Shaking
Pain

Steps

Only attempt the following procedures if you can safely handle your dog without being bitten.

Trim any long fur on the ear flap so you can clean it easily

After clipping thoroughly rinse the area with warm water and then pat it dry

Use a clean soft cloth or gauze pad and apply pressure directly to the injury the bleeding will stop in 5 minutes or less

Since dogs with floppy ears will not allow a bandage taped to the ear flap you will have to tape both ears on top of your dog’s head by first using a gauze pad to completely cover the injury

Fold the ear flap up and over the top of your dog’s head and then fold the other ear flap over top of the first so that both ears form a cap on top of his head

Hold the ears in place by wrapping a towel around your dog’s head and throat and tape it

If the bleeding does not stop after 15-20 minutes then see your vet immediately

While travelling to the vet apply direct pressure to the ear flap

Warnings

Cuts, tears, or bites to the ear flap will bleed a lot due to the high amount of blood supply there

Make sure the wrap around the head is not too tight that it will restrict breathing

Tips

Be careful when trimming fur with scissors not to cut the skin, use an electric clipper or mustache trimmer

Give your pet a treat to have them remain calm while trying to stop the bleeding

If it is an injury without major bleeding you may apply some Neosporin to the wound

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Ear Infections

Foreign Object In Ear

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