BootsyCollins Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Argos has another one of those blood bubbles in his ear. He had one once before but it was so small that the vet left it alone to reabsorb. I don't think this one will do that. It's pretty big. He is due for a dental, so if this one needs surgery I think I'll combine them. My last dog, Reno, a dane mix, got one in each ear and the vet ended up cutting off the ends of his ears and doing all this intricate sewing to keep it from happening. He looked cute with his shorter ears, but I really don't want Argos to have to have his beautiful radar ears cut. Anyone have any experience with this? Any ideas on how to prevent it? Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 No idea! Sending prayers. Do you have a picture? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 sorry im no help but hope you can get to the bottom of it. Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Aural hematoma; can be caused by excessive shaking of the head or pawing at ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyAcresMom Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Domino had a very large one on his private are on the skin/fur. It was about the size of a nickle. I kept reading that they might bleed and then disappear. Well it did bleed a lot and it did finally disappear after about 6 months. Looks totally "normal" now. Good luck. Quote Sheila and COwww.greyacres.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 What you need to figure out is WHY the dog got them. My last dog had horrible, horrible seasonal allergies. He got huge aural hematomas, and eventually broke the cartilidge in his ears--they had to put drains and stitches in. Poor darling! If your dog has a chronic ear problem, you need to treat THAT. The hematomas will stop happening if he stops the scratching or shaking that is probably causing them! Good luck--and do NOT assume it's a food allergy. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 It's more than likely from shaking his head, but he doesn't shake excessively and doesn't have any allergies. We've been down that road. It's more of a habit than anything else. Making the appointment now...they better not mess up his beautiful ears. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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