CANINE FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE

By: Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM

TORN EARS AND HEMATOMAS

Result from barbed wire, fighting. A hematoma is a hemorrhage under the skin, usually results from severe head shaking (itchy ears). Torn ears will bleed profusely. Head shaking leads to more bleeding

First aid Treatment:
1. Cold wet compresses applied quickly and firmly to ear flap
2. Bandage up over the head - bandage right around the head and neck (not too tight!)
3. If hematoma, see a Veterinarian for treatment (not an emergency)