Treating ear infections may require oral or topical antibiotics or antifungals, flushing the ear, ear cleaning, or an ear-drying solution. If the problem is chronic, surgery could be necessary. Avoid the temptation to diagnose your dog's ear swelling yourself.
Can I drain my dog's ear hematoma at home?
If your pup is in too much pain and not allowing you to clean the area, don't force it. If your dog allows, place gentle pressure on the area to help it fully drain. You can also wrap a soft bandage around your dog's head (holding the ear flap flat against the head) to help keep the pocket from filling again.
What would cause a dog's ear flap to swell?
Ear hematomas, also called aural hematomas, are usually caused by excessive head shaking or scratching due to an ear infection, mites, allergies, or other irritation inside the ear canal. The vigorous head shaking can cause a blood vessel inside the ear flap to break, which leads to the swelling.
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