My dog has a small bump under ear skin after hitting head. What is it?

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I just noticed like a little bump my pilots right ear it’s not visible and it doesn’t even seem deep if that makes sense and I’m pretty sure he just recently bumped his head so I’m just not sure what it would be. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 104 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is difficult to envision what this could be based on the description. Perhaps a picture of the area would help here? If you are feeling a bump underneath the skin on the ear itself, then that could be a hematoma, which is caused by shaking of the head and bursting of the ear blood vessel. If you are feeling a bump that is small then it could just be a seroma (mild bleeding under the skin) that was caused by the recent bump on the head. If the area is not bothering Pilot then this is likely a seroma, which will likely resolve on its own. Seroma's that are caused by mild trauma like this will reabsorb within a week in most cases. Applying a cold compress followed by a warm compress for 5 minutes once a day can help this resolve if it is a seroma. If the swelling is the entire ear or a large portion of it and seems to bother Pilot, then its best to take him to your vet for treatment. Best of luck with your pet Pilot moving forward. Take care.

My dog has a small bump under ear skin after hitting head. What is it?

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