Sometimes this violent motion causes the blood vessels in a dog's ear flap to break, leading to internal bleeding. This blood accumulation in the dog's ear flap is known as an ear hematoma.

Ear hematoma surgery is one solution for dog ear hematomas that could be costly—but it’s usually covered by pet insurance.

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My Pitbull developed a swollen ear (hematoma). It was drained a few times without much success until I found a vet who suggested surgery to fix the problem. It worked! Why didn’t the other vets ...

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Ear hematomas. These are firm, swollen masses on the inside of your dog's ear flap. They occur when a blood vessel within the ear flap ruptures and bleeding occurs between the tissue layers.

A septal hematoma is a kind of bruise or bleeding that can occur after an injury. The blood collects in the septum, the space between the two nostrils. Symptoms include bleeding and swelling ...

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Dolly’s blood and plasma have been used to save a terrier mix with complications after delivering a litter and a border collie who had ingested ibuprofen.

One health issue that’s common in dogs is an ear hematoma, often referred to as a blood blister. Thankfully, there’s an effective surgery that can resolve it.