My dog had ear surgery. How long is recovery & what are care tips?

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Hi my dog is having surgery to get his left ear removed because of a mass/tumor in there and I was wondering how long recovery would be and just tips to help him along the way. Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | 12 years old

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Depending on what part of the ear is being removed will largely determine the recovery time. If just the pinna (the outer external portion) is being remove, while this can be a blood procedure Joey will likely be discharged from the hospital the same day. If your vet is performing a full ear ablation and removal of the ear canal, this is a much more involved procedure that will likely require 1-2 days of hospitalization post operatively. One of the major concerns of this procedure include nerve damage that can result in difficulty with balance as well as paralysis of the certain parts of the face. This can result in some difficulty eating, nausea, and drooping of the cheeks / lips. Joey will have to wear an e-collar for at least a week after the procedure in order to prevent the sutures or staples from being ripped out. He will likely be provided with pain medication, anti inflammatory meds, antibiotics, and possibly anti nasuea / motion sickness medication. In general, dogs recover from surgical procedures much more quickly than do people. Joey will probably be back to her normal self within a few days (in terms of energy level) of the procedure assuming there are not significant complications with the procedure.

My dog had ear surgery. How long is recovery & what are care tips?

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