An ear hematoma occurs when blood and other fluid collects between the skin and cartilage of an animal's ear flap. Many things can cause ear hematomas but they are most often caused by blood vessels bursting due to excessive scratching of the ear, head-shaking or injuries to the ear. read more
The problem is, if I just drain the aural hematoma, it’s almost assuredly coming back, and if we do nothing and the body successfully resorbs the blood clot, the ear may be dramatically disfigured. Plus, that heavy, blood-filled pinna has to be uncomfortable. read more
If your dog develops a hematoma on his ear -- an accumulation of blood in his ear flap -- you have several options for treatment. A small hematoma might not need treatment, although your veterinarian should examine it. read more