What happens if I don't treat my dog's ear hematoma? Will it heal?

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What happens if I leave my dogs hematoma alone. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

Daniela Jessen, DVM · Accepted Answer

If left alone, an ear hematoma will be quite uncomfortable and maybe distressing while the buldge is big but will resolve by itself. The fluid will be re-absorbed back into the body and the earflap will no longer bulge. The problem is that a lot of scarring is associated with this process and the ear is often not cosmetically appealing afterwards - cauliflower ear. Resolution of a large hematoma can take up to several months to completely resolve.

What happens if I don't treat my dog's ear hematoma? Will it heal?

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