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My dog's ear is swollen, red, and losing hair. Is it a hematoma?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jindo | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

My dog has mildly swollen reddish (bruising?l around her left ear. It seems to have just happened. No physical trauma. She started shaking violently when we would have to leave for work, but that subsided about a month ago. Started back again today, and minutes later I noticed the hair loss and discoloration. I had been playing with her all day and didn't notice it at all.

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2019

Is the ear swollen? If so this is an ear hematoma and should be looked at by a veterinarian. If it is not the ear then I would recommend resubmitting this question with up to 3 photos attached. That way we can see what you are talking about. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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