Dog ear hematoma, vet closed. Can I drain it or wait it out?

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My dog has a hematoma and it big my vet is closes today I know people have drained it themselves at home and some say they leave it and it goes away on its own in 3 to 4 weeks what can I do. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 55 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

I also have seen people leave them be to eventually absorb. However I would not recommend doing this to your pet because it does cause them discomfort and there is a risk of having pressure necrosis develop on the ear flap. I would also not recommend draining this yourself because this requires making a cut in the ear flap and often a mild sedative is needed for the pet to tolerate a procedure like this. Also if there is an infection then antibiotics will be needed in addition. The best advice is to let your vet drain this area at the clinic/hospital. You can place a cold compress on the ear flap, if allowed, to help reduce the blood pooling for now and then get Bear seen by your vet as soon as you can. Best wishes with Bear and his ear hematoma. I hope everything works out well for her. Take care.

Dog ear hematoma, vet closed. Can I drain it or wait it out?

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