My dog's ear lacerations aren't healing after surgery. Is this normal?

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Hi Doc, Rolo had an op to remove blood clots in both ears from excess scratching due to mites. Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory meds, ear canal cleansing drops and disinfectant soap completed. Stitches removed and healed nicely. However the lacerations haven’t healed. I’ve applied gentine violet. Right ear is better but not 100% healed but the left ear hasn’t healed at all. Is this normal or should I take her back? How long does it normally take for lacerations to heal? Please help? Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 3 months old | 46 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

You will need to take him back to your vet to assess the lacerations. There may be infection that needs to be treated with antibiotic ointment. You should stop applying gentian violet, as this is a very strong disinfectant, and may actually kill the cells that are trying to grow and fix the lacerations. So, if there is pus, you need to see the vet. If there is no pus and no reddening, swelling, pain, then do nothing and see whether the lacerations are scabbing over. Once scabs are formed, the laceration can heal underneath. Do not remove the scabs.

My dog's ear lacerations aren't healing after surgery. Is this normal?

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