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My dog has a swollen ear. Are there alternatives to cutting it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 8 years and 9 months old

My Pet dog has swollen ear and it is swelling day when I consulted to the local veterinary Doctor, He just told me to cut the ear after the complete swelling of ear .. is there any other process for her cure

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Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 21st, 2017

Sheesh!! I am surprised that a vet suggested cutting Snoofy's ear. It sounds like she may have an ear hematoma which is a blood blister, often caused by an ear infection. Your vet can try to drain the blood and then apply a bandage, there is also a product called the "no flap ear wrap " that can help prevent it re forming after draining. If you do nothing, she will get scar tissue and have an odd shaped ear. She may need treatment for an ear infection.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    If your vet told you to cut the ears then i would strongly recommend switching to a different vet! if the ears are swollen it is probably due to a severe ear infection and this will need to be treated with antibiotics, ear drops and possibly steroids.

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