Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 14 lbs
Hi My dog has a swollen lower right ear flap, it is not red or pain full. He is not scratching it and it does not appear to be irratated by it. Thanks Rob
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Published on August 6th, 2017
Hi Rob, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It sounds like Arlo has an ear hematoma. These are when the ear fills with blood and can be quite painful. A lot of time it can be secondary to an ear infection. It is important to bring Arlo to a veterinarian to have them treat this condition.
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This maybe a hematoma which is a blood clot from shaking or scratching m. This is usually secondary to an infection or allergy. It is worth a trip to your vet for medication to treat it but not on an emergency basis.
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