tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post1216099553873239197..comments2024-03-20T05:29:43.311-07:00Comments on Diary of a Real-Life Veterinarian: A Repeat Offender. The Ear Hematomakrista magnifico, DVMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-16212189090372529222019-05-16T12:46:18.233-07:002019-05-16T12:46:18.233-07:00My cat already has cauliflower ear from other hema...My cat already has cauliflower ear from other hematomas. Now my vet wants to remove the ear. Please help! I can find nothing online about removing an ear.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243790939396660902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-59894160004075434842018-01-16T21:43:59.891-08:002018-01-16T21:43:59.891-08:00Keiko, I'm curious to know how your cat's ...Keiko, I'm curious to know how your cat's situation turned out? ...hope it's positive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04802434427593106722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-15099939940107124632017-12-12T07:48:41.500-08:002017-12-12T07:48:41.500-08:00I found this page via a google search. We have a ...I found this page via a google search. We have a kitty who was a stray rescue who has always had "gunky" ears. We've treated multiple times for infection with creams (gentizol and something else). She tested negative for ear mites. She is eating canned food because of our other cat's diabetes so <br />has no corn in her diet. She did have a large nasopharyngeal polyp removed from her throat in 2013ish. A month or so ago she had an aural hematoma and had surgery to remove it and stitch up the ear. She was also treated for an ear infection. After two weeks she was given the all clear on the infection. Now, her ear is leaking brownish gunk again and it seems the hematoma has returned. I'm at a loss. We can't afford to keep treating the symptoms or another $500 surgery and I honestly don't think it's good for her to keep giving her medicine for the ear infections. We have tried to find the root cause with no luck. The vet said there are no polyps in her ear, which was my thought due to the one in her throat. There are little black/bluish flecks in the skin of her ear but that is the only noteworthy thing I know of. The other ear is fine. Where do we go from here? Thank you in advance!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13452814694086587625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-69355520486497517122017-10-19T05:50:48.798-07:002017-10-19T05:50:48.798-07:00hello,
yes it can be either. your vet might need t...hello,<br />yes it can be either. your vet might need to recheck the ear to see how it is healing/resolvingkrista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-89446735228382124592017-10-17T14:13:50.582-07:002017-10-17T14:13:50.582-07:00My dog has an ear hematoma and had surgery a week ...My dog has an ear hematoma and had surgery a week and a half ago. How will I know if it's coming back again? It seems like he has a small bump toward the bottom of the last suture that feels a little hardened/squishy, could that just be scar tissue forming?Jurdy Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762134088785876875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-22406465255171927312017-08-29T08:51:26.633-07:002017-08-29T08:51:26.633-07:00Hello,
I have two cases like this that I am managi...Hello,<br />I have two cases like this that I am managing right now. I think that both of these dogs have allergies and not infection, that is causing them to shake their heads. If the fluid is not drained the ear will heal but it will be a deformed pinna and this may exacerbate future problems. In some cases I just drain the ear and infuse a steroid if money is tight. I do this for about $75. and then ask about trying something for allergies or anxiety. I also like the "No flap ear wrap" available online.krista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-90159797551971361042017-08-22T23:07:20.744-07:002017-08-22T23:07:20.744-07:00My dog gets repeat ear hematomas and I'm not s...My dog gets repeat ear hematomas and I'm not sure how to stop it. He constantly shakes his head and we've taken him to the vet, got them drained and he doesn't ever have mites. He has another one and we can't afford to take him to the vet right now. I believe that our vet said that these will go away on their own in about 6 weeks. Is this true? I feel horrible and don't know what to do. I can't afford a vet bill but seeing him like this over and over kills me. It seems like he gets them every 2-3 months. The last time he did get over it but now it's huge. I'm giving him antibiotics we had left over from one of the previous times. Is this okay? And how in the world can I prevent them? He shakes his head as a "affirmation" (wanna go outside? Hungry, etc. He shakes his head side to side) and our other dog does it, it seems like a learned trait from her but she never gets them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-74900997903289934082016-10-22T18:06:40.210-07:002016-10-22T18:06:40.210-07:00hello,
I cannot imagine that a hematoma could ever...hello,<br />I cannot imagine that a hematoma could ever be bad enough to warrant euthanasia. Please find me at Pawbly.com and ask your question there. I can offer lots of advice and hopeful encouragement to try to provide options. Pawbly is free to use and monitored by lots of experts who can offer assistance.krista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-90719760259740065552016-10-22T07:03:45.848-07:002016-10-22T07:03:45.848-07:00So now that my cat has a second hematoma, after ha...So now that my cat has a second hematoma, after having surgery on the first last year that didn't work and cost more than I could afford, shall I just put her to sleep? I will not take her to the vet for this; if there is any other option, will you tell me, please?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-75253407972470278642016-07-04T15:20:27.477-07:002016-07-04T15:20:27.477-07:00I know it can be frustrating but try to be calm an...I know it can be frustrating but try to be calm and patient. I have had more than one cat in my lifetime visit me for recurrent ear hematomas. In some cases it is just allergies and a steroid injection will stop them.. In others it was a polyp, wound, parasite, or even something like high blood pressure causing vision loss.<br />best of luck.<br />I hope your kitty is better soonkrista magnifico, DVMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133566329579911573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-19878409709569949232016-07-03T18:00:47.913-07:002016-07-03T18:00:47.913-07:00My cat has had 2 surgeries in 3 weeks for the same...My cat has had 2 surgeries in 3 weeks for the same ear hematoma. After the seemingly successful surgery, the bandage was removed (2 weeks later) and the Vet said it looked great. However, my cat came home and kept shaking his head. The next morning, to our horror, his ear was as swollen as it was during day 1. The Vet said he could see no reason for it, as the ears seem fine. (Even though he is constantly shaking his head) he sent out a biopsy, and we are waiting for the results. My cat is 14 and even with his bandage and cone on he is shaking his head often. I have a feeling this vet might not be as qualified as he should be in this area, should I get a second opinion? I'm so frustrated. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4667516629745731439.post-2380341798724702712013-08-08T15:30:36.215-07:002013-08-08T15:30:36.215-07:00Hi Y'all!
Many years ago I had a neutered bar...Hi Y'all!<br /><br />Many years ago I had a neutered barn cat who was attacked by a tom cat. The farm vet took care of the cats and dogs and I asked him about the ear. He gave me something topical and, if I remember correctly, some ear drops. I never knew 'til now what was really wrong. Poor kitty. <br /><br />Y'all come by now,<br />BrownDog's HumanFANCY the Red Standard Poodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369189341017481001noreply@blogger.com