Why is my rat's ear swollen and discolored? Is it a hematoma?

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My rat tobie I think has a huge hematoma on his ear. It swelled super big and change color. Please help. Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 3 days old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Tobie may have ear mites and scratched a lot and caused this possible hematoma. You will need to take Tobie to a vet to check his ears and possibly treat for mites, and he may want to examine the hematoma as well. The hematoma itself is not dangerous, and the vet may chose not to open it and wait for it to go away by itself., Sometimes the ear remains a little bit crippled,

Why is my rat's ear swollen and discolored? Is it a hematoma?

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