[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Ear Hematoma

  • From: "Norma Ramey" <gsdramey@xxxxxxx>
  • To: <brendangsd@xxxxxxxxxxx>, <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:42:12 -0500

Yes, LuAnn knows --- this is correct procedure for this injury - been there, 
done that.  Norma no L & 2 critters
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From: <brendangsd@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2007 9:02 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Ear Hematoma


My advice is to take the dog to the vet and have the surgery, but get a 
second opinion on the cost.  I am wondering why this person would let the 
dog suffer with the pressure and pain in the ear for 6 weeks without any 
surgery to correct it?
My girl had an ear hematoma several months ago.  I just came home one day 
after work and her left ear was thick and spongy and if was bothering her. 
My vet drained the blood and closed the blood vessel (laser/stitch I think). 
She put about a 5" tube in her ear that was stitched in and it drained the 
fluid/blood out and it had to stay there for about 10 days, then removed. 
She has a little thickness, but her ear is ok now.  The ear must be drained 
and something has to be done to stop the blood vessel from leaking, 
otherwise you will have cauliflower ear.

We aren't sure what happened to her, but it is usually caused by some trauma 
to the ear.  Could be something that hit her ear or from her scratching it 
really hard with her toenails.  One of my other dogs plays really rough with 
her and he may have hurt her that way.  He also had been playing with a new 
toy that had a hard ball inside a pull toy.  I have since thrown it away. 
I can't recall the exact cost for the surgery, but I think it was around 
$300.

Hope this helps.

--
LuAnn

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