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My cat has an ear hematoma. How long until it heals completely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 years old | 15 lbs

When does a cat's ear heal from a ear hematoma

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2020

Hello. It depends on what stage the ear is in. If Cisco had surgery to repair the hematoma, the ear is usually healed in 10-14 days. If the ear is still filled with blood, it can take 4-6 weeks for the blood to be reabsorbed. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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