Why is my dogs ear swollen?

They occur when a blood vessel within the ear flap ruptures and bleeding occurs between the tissue layers. Sometimes caused by head shaking or scratching because of ear mites or an infection, hematomas can also be the result something foreign stuck inside your dog's ear. read more

The most common causes of ear swelling in dogs include: Ear mites. Microscopic parasites that feed on the wax and oils inside your dog's ear, mites are behind most ear problems in puppies and young dogs, though they can happen to any dog, regardless of age. A serious mite infestation can completely block your dog's ear canal with the coffee-grounds-like debris of the mites. read more

One of the most common ear problems for dogs is swollen ear flaps, also called ear or aural hematomas. Ear hematomas can be a very painful. They cause the ear flap to swell with blood and, if untreated, can lead to permanent deformation of the ear. read more

Learn what causes swollen ears in dogs and how to treat this condition. Swollen ears in dogs are often due to a condition known as aural ear hematoma. read more