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Aural Hematoma in Dogs

Blood collecting within an ear flap creates an aural hematoma, often after trauma.

Blood collecting within an ear flap creates an aural hematoma, often after trauma. Early veterinary treatment helps reduce discomfort and lasting distortion while investigating the cause.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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