my dog ear is puffy like a balloon?
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Ear hematomas. They occur when a blood vessel within the ear flap ruptures and bleeding occurs between the tissue layers. Sometimes caused by head shaking or scratching because of ear mites or an infection, hematomas can also be the result something foreign stuck inside your dog's ear.
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Outer ear infection (otitis externa). A waxy, yellow, or reddish-brown ear discharge can also be a sign your dog has an ear infection, which can be a result of allergies, mites, polyps, overproduction of ear wax, excessive bathing or swimming (which can leave too much moisture in the ears), or other problems.
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['Your ears may feel plugged or full.', 'Sounds may seem muffled.', 'You may feel a popping or clicking sensation (children may say their ear “tickles”).', 'You may have pain in one or both ears.', 'You may hear ringing in your ears (called tinnitus).']
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If your dog is hacking away or constantly making noises that make it sound like he's choking on something, he may have a case of kennel cough, or canine infectious tracheobronchitis. Although kennel cough can sound terrible, most of the time it is not a serious condition, and most dogs will recover without treatment.
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Aural (Ear) Hematoma in Dogs and Cats Head shaking is usually involved in creating an aural hematoma. A large accumulation of blood under the skin makes the ear flap blow up like a pillow creating a thick, soft, heavy ear flap. The dog or cat senses this and shakes the ear even more creating trauma to the ear flap.
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The most common disorder of the ear canal in dogs is called otitis externa. This condition occurs when the layer of cells that line the external ear canal becomes inflamed. Signs include headshaking, odor, redness of the skin, swelling, scratching, increased discharge, and scaly skin.
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Plugged ears can be caused by a few different things, including fluid in the ear, changes in atmospheric pressure, excessive ear wax, or objects obstructing your eardrum. Each cause has a different treatment. When you're not sure what's causing your discomfort, it's worth seeking a professional opinion.
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When your dog's ears are flat against its head, it represents fear or aggression. Ears way back but not close to its head may mean that your dog is feeling sad.
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Ear infections are a common canine health problem, and they can be caused by allergies, yeast, ear mites, bacteria, hair growth deep in the ear canal, and more. Symptoms your dog may have with an ear infection include: Head shaking or head tilting. Ear odor.
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Other types of lumps and bumps include: Hematomas: fluid-filled pockets on the inside of the ear-flap. Usually caused by trauma to the ear such as shaking or banging on a table, etc. Your dog's ears are filled with tiny blood vessels and when the blood vessels burst, your dogs ear will fill with blood or fluid.
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Pus or cloudy fluid coming from the ear can be a sign of an ear infection in the ear canal or middle ear. The ear canal is the tube that joins the outer ear to the middle ear. An infection of the middle ear, which doctors may refer to as otitis media, can cause fluid discharge from the ear.
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Anecdotal evidence indicates that lop eared rabbits (lops) are prone to ear canal narrowing and consequently reduced airflow and the build-up of ear wax. This may trigger ear infection (otitis) which can be painful and cause deafness.
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['Know what a healthy, clean ear looks and smells like.', "Check your dog's ears regularly after bathtime.", 'Cleaning ears too often can cause excessive irritation.', 'Use a veterinarian-approved ear-cleaning solution for dogs.', 'Contact your veterinarian if you suspect your dog has an ear infection.']
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The term 'dog ears' refers to the skin or tissue protruding from the ends of a closed incision and is a potential side effect of skin-tightening procedures such as a tummy tuck. In surgery, dog ears are unfortunately a common and sometimes unavoidable result following wound closure.
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If your dog is having difficulty breathing, is wheezing or you can hear unusual respiratory noises OR if they have coughed up a significant amount of blood you should consider this an emergency and contact your vet immediately.
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Ear stretching blowouts are when a red, irritated ring of scar tissue develops around the back of the ear lobe hole from stretching your ears too quickly or too drastically. Occasionally cheaper jewelry can cause similar tissue damage to blowout. However, the number one cause of blowout is over stretching.
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An ear infection is an emergency when your pet is in pain, you cannot touch or look in your dog's ear, the ear is red and swollen, and/or your dog has a head tilt. All ear infections should be examined and treated by a veterinarian.