There are generally two reasons for swollen ears in dogs that cannot heal themselves. One is caused by ear hematoma. Due to various reasons, the blood vessels in the ear rupture, causing a large amount of blood to accumulate. This phenomenon is an obvious inflammation and has reached the point of hematoma. , so it cannot heal on its own. Secondly, if the ears are itchy and have discharge, most of them are infected with ear mites or Malassezia. The owner can take the dog to the hospital for examination and then treat it according to the corresponding symptoms.
1. How to judge whether your dog’s ears are ear hematoma or infected with ear mites
If you find that your dog’s ears are bulging, they feel similar to a hot water bottle when you touch them, and they contain gaseous liquid when you pinch them. The mixed feeling is very hot and hot, which is probably an "ear hematoma". Only a few dogs can heal themselves with mild ear hematoma, but self-healing does not mean that they can completely return to their original appearance. Necrosis, shedding, etc. may occur, and the risk of self-healing and recurrence is also high.
If the dog’s ears are itchy and there is brown or brown discharge, it is most likely ear mites. Some dogs with ear mites will also have swollen ears and inflammation
2 , Causes and treatments of ear hematoma
The reasons for ear hematoma in dogs: one is caused by trauma, and the other may be caused by infection and inflammation inside the ear. Therefore, when you take your dog out for a walk and play, you need to hold the leash to avoid conflicts and fights between the dog and other dogs, which may lead to trauma and ear hematoma. You should also pay attention to avoid water getting into the dog’s ears, especially those with larger ears. Dog breeds, try to keep your dog’s ears dry. Bathing a dog should not only clean the surface, but also pay attention to the cleaning of the ear canal. Cleanliness, no odor, and warmth are the normal health status of the dog.
The best solution for ear hematoma is to treat it through surgery. The accumulated fluid is cut open through surgery, and then the auricle is sutured under pressure to better integrate the skin on both sides of the auricle; dogs It can usually be recovered in about a week. During the surgery, the dog needs to wear an Elizabethan collar to prevent the dog from scratching.
3. Treatment of Ear Mites and Malassezia
If there are ear mites in the dog’s ears, it needs to be treated with drugs containing compound nystatin, neomycin and other ingredients. Owners can take their dogs to the pet hospital to collect ear canal secretions for microscopic examination, and ear mites can be observed under the microscope. After diagnosis, the puppy’s ear canal must first beUse ear cleaning water to clean the dirt, then use cotton swabs to clean the outer ear, and then apply medicine
Whether it is ear mites or Malassezia, the ear cavity must be cleaned first to confirm the diagnosis of Malassezia. To treat bacteria, you can apply Erfuling ointment topically, and then use it with Vicpaiojie to take medicated baths twice a week