Aural Haematoma Remedies
What exactly is an Aural Haematoma? Well, essentially it is a blood blister that forms on your pet's earflap. These can often occur as a result of your pet having an ear infection, fleas or mites. When your pet scratches it's ear or shakes it's head in an effort to rid itself of an itch caused by the pesky mite, flea or irritation, the pet may unknowingly cause some damage. The strong and vigorous action can cause a blood blister, which can be extremely painful for the animal.
The blister forms by building an accumulation of fluid in between the skin layers and the earflap. You may see or feel the lump underneath the skin on the animal's ear. When treatment is delayed this type of problem will continue to worsen and the blister will increase in size making it even more difficult to treat.
This condition can occur in both cats and dogs, however there are certain breeds, which may be more prone to the problem. Those breeds that have large ears such as retrievers or spaniels may be more susceptible than those dogs with smaller ears.
This can be a very difficult problem to treat and therefore the sooner you take action, the better. If the animal continues to scratch and bother with the affected ear the blister will bleed and further damage the surrounding tissue. Depending on the severity of the situation it may be necessary to have the blister drained or operated on in an effort to eliminate the contents of the haematoma. Use a treatment of Arnica (or otherwise known as Leopard's Bane) to help control and reduce the blood loss and tissue damage. In order to manage the pain that the animal is experiencing, use a treatment of Hamamelis (otherwise known as Witch Hazel).
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