What is a canine aural hematoma?

Answer 1

An aural, or ear, hematoma is a swelling in the earflap resulting from an injury. When the tiny blood vessels in the ear's cartilage rupture and bleed, the hematoma - a firm, fluid - filled swelling - will appear within the dog's ear. The examining veterinarian will be able to treat this hematoma by any of several procedures that drain the fluid. Minor surgery may be required. An aural (ear) hematoma is a collection of blood, serum, or a clotted blood within the pinna (earflap). When present, the pinna will be very thick. The swelling may involve the entire pinna or it may involve only one area. The earflap is composed of a two layers of skin surrounding a layer of cartilage. The cartilage gives the earflap its shape. Blood vessels go from side-to-side by passing through the cartilage. Violent shaking can cause the vessels to break as the skin slides across the cartilage; however, in some cases, the cause remains undetermined.

Answer 2

A canine aural hematoma is a collection of blood that forms between the skin and the cartilage of a dog's ear flap. It is often caused by trauma or vigorous shaking of the head, resulting in blood vessels breaking and blood pooling in the ear. Treatment typically involves draining the blood and addressing the underlying cause to prevent recurrence.