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My Pomchi has a swollen ear canal. Is it an infection or cauliflower ear?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | 10 years and 5 months old | 5 lbs

I have a Pomchi with what may appear to be cauliflower ear closing his ear canal. He had been given medicine for ear infection in the past for a previous ear infection. I've attached a photo. Thanks.

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 19th, 2017

He has a very stenotic inflamed canal, with what look like polyps. There isn't anything you can do at home for this, he needs meds to reduce the swelling and treat infection. He may require surgery if it is very severe.

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