My dog has a liquid lump on his ear. Is it a hematoma? What to do?

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I was wondering why my dog has a liquid filled lump on its ear? It does not seem as if something has bit him and I was wondering if there was any remedy to resolve this issue? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 8 years and 11 months old | 25 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Rambo! It appears as though he has an ear hematoma. This is blood that fills up under the skin and above the cartilage in the ear. It can be from trauma to the ear or fractured cartilage from head shaking from an ear infection. There is no home remedy except to give it time to resolve. It usually leaves the ear pinna crinkled and thickened. I suggest a Vet exam to check for an ear infection, to have the hematoma drained and to start steroids. There are also surgical options. Good luck!

My dog has a liquid lump on his ear. Is it a hematoma? What to do?

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