How to fix dog ear hematoma

[@barbieworld3572]

Thank you for this. You saved our family a $1000+ veterinary bill. Hematoma is drained & splint is in the ear. Happier dog 🐕 ♥️

[@justanotherbum007]

How is your pup doing (hope he'she is well!)? I'm planning on taking car of my cropped ear boxer tomorrow...

[@jasonmiller131]

more like 500 at vet

[@barbieworld3572]

@@jasonmiller131 not where I live. Emergency veterinary bill was estimated at over 1250

[@barbieworld3572]

@@justanotherbum007 my pup is very well just make sure you check on the splint every day and leave it splinted for 3-5 days

[@jasonmiller131]

@@barbieworld3572 yea that's crazy they just make prices up i think sometimes lol my dog just got it done reason why i commented what it cost me

[@jonbonnette5294]

Went to tractor supply and got a six-pack of 18 gauge needles and did this trick I drained it once a day for 5 days and taped a marker around her ear my dog is happy and I'm happy thank you for this video

[@LoveMyPups]

Welcome

[@kelseyflor3s]

did it heal properly?

[@jonbonnette5294]

@@kelseyflor3s yes it healed just fine even after a few weeks the thickness of the year went back to normal but unfortunately the ear is broke and it didnt stay up the poor girl is 13 years old

[@rayv882]

This guy is a good guy he really loves his dog I wish everyone treated their pets like he does.

[@tomaszsos4624]

Thank you for film. This was helpful. I drained and left wrapped ear for week and problem solved. My French Bulldog is happy again. All vets should see this film because looks like they don't know about this. Regards from Poland

[@marioribeiro4464]

How often did you drain your ear? Did you use anesthesia? Was there any medicine?

[@lucyclosson]

We are $300 dollars in on getting my German shepherds ear fixed…she got it drained was in a cone for 1 week then took her in, they removed tub and cone. Another 65 dollars for antibiotics. And still her whole ear filled up with blood. I have been draining it for days then came across this video! I’ll keep her taped up and see if it works 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@LoveMyPups]

I bet it does let us know the outcome

[@crackhemi5621]

Any updates ? (-:

[@kevwills858]

Did it work ?

[@lawrencesanchez2529]

This is so helpful. I drained it a few times. The tube was the missing link. Very appreciative

[@kaliishvara]

Did it help?

[@vlatter9537]

If we keep draining it. Does it eventually end?

[@paulherrero272]

@@vlatter9537 Hi, my dog has a hematoma in the ear. did you cure your dog? How?

[@ronswanson4173]

That’s a make shift tube just use something that fits around or in your dogs ear and tape or use whatever to hold it for a a couple days air 3

[@projectr34satanic]

Thank you so much for this! One of my boys (Frenchy) got knocked around and ended up with ‘the ear’. We couldn’t do the drainage ourselves (tried and failed) so that was a task for the vet. Once home, fashioned a tube/splint and applied it without issue. Your video makes it very clear, surprised the vet said it wasn’t necessary.

[@lentomies]

Thank you so much for sharing this informative video on how to drain a hematoma. It was incredibly helpful! I do have an important question that I'd love to get some insights on. From the research I've conducted, it seems that there's a possibility of the hematoma recurring. Was this the case for you? If you could share your experience, or if anyone else reading this could provide their personal findings on this matter, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you again for taking the time to post this valuable video!

[@auriuman78]

Thank you for your effort in making and posting this. I'm in a bad financial situation with an older dog that I do not want to risk GA surgery with. I have a tractor supply right down the street and can get all the supplies needed for under $10.

[@paulherrero272]

Hi. I have the same problem with my dog. Did you manage to cure your dog's ear?

[@auriuman78]

@@paulherrero272, hi there. I was not able to get the splint to work, but I did end up getting an ear wrap to secure her ears flat to her head. Unfortunately for her it meant having to Lance/drain her ear twice 😔 She didn't like the wrap at first but she adjusted pretty quick. I've also been administering topical tea tree oil on the ear (10 drops tt / 2 tbsp evoo) and turmeric standardized curcumin supplement (100mg/10lb), both once a day. This is working well and she's healing up OK. It's taking time but it's working 😊 The tea tree is for prevention of ear infections while healing and the turmeric supplement is for inflammation. Both were advised by a homeopathic DVM. If you choose to go the turmeric route, make sure it's a standardized curcuminoid extract with a black pepper additive, piperine. Just getting the kitchen spice won't guarantee the strength to be enough to work, and the pepper additive helps absorption and metabolism of the turmeric.

[@lilliankelly6430]

This is my first time dealing with a dog with a ear full of blood thank you so much for that solution I will try it as soon as possible God bless you and your family and what a sweet dog you have

[@kamilakozera3729]

Did it work on your dog? My dog currently is having hematoma. I have drained it and wrapped it. She is showing a lot of dyscomfort. How long did you keep the ear wrapped? Has it worked at all?

[@pokeyspazz891]

How long did you leave it on?

[@water_wanderer]

The pipe and tape method is exactly the missing link I was looking for, thank you! My girl’s hematoma has been refilling every couple days after each draining, compressing the ear against her head just doesn’t work.

[@eduardocastellanos4064]

I heard that

[@eduardocastellanos4064]

How long did you leave it tapped

[@jam_2315]

Yea idk if I can keep my dog from tearing it off once I get it taped up. That's gonna be the tricky part

[@ronswanson4173]

@@jam_2315I’m going to try a elastic bandage around the head it’s a substitute for the no flap thing they sell

[@Geargrinderc15]

Leave it on for 3 days if anyone was wondering.

[@chevoniasmith3541]

Thank you I was wondering

[@mjsabrinad]

How long the tube with the tape? I had to cause it was re flling up. Thanks in advance for help.

[@mrsmdub259]

Thank you for the information. My new 8 month old frenchie developed one from roughhousing with our older dog and I knew that wasn’t right to just leave it alone. We will do this tonight.

[@kevincole4842]

This will never stay on if a dog shakes it’s head!!

[@cp25170funnyguy]

Will this do anything to the dog ear since you’re cutting off the circulation to the ear?

[@413J4NBR0]

I just got done with the procedure on one of my dogs, will update you guys in a few days!

[@LoveMyPups]

Good luck

[@marioribeiro4464]

It worked out? How many times did you drain?

[@butterfly1401]

Does it work?

[@justanotherbum007]

Thanks so much! I have a boxer with cropped ears and am trying to: a) prevent putting her under, as she is nine years old, b) not spending $1000, and c) having the ear heal properly without any return trips to the vet, as I am over an hour away and vet appointments seem to be harder and harder to get these days. I will update this post starting tomorrow, when I drain the ear.

[@1narutogirl6]

Update?

[@digital.media.brazil.elo7]

update please, from BRASIL, about dog ear

[@SUPERKITTYOO]

Thank you so much James just wanted to let you know that we all appreciate you and what you do and all the knowledge that you have from experience straight OG status

[@auralsplint]

If your dog experiences this, and he/she is not in good health or older, surgery is not an option. Correction of the ear hematoma is using an Auralsplint. No anesthesia and no surgical wounds. Also very cost friendly.

[@tuffterrell]

I really appreciate your home health tips for pups helps me out so much dude ☺️

[@livetroy]

Interesting. I have seen wrestlers and Jiu Jitsu fighters drain their own ear then use a magnet on both sides to keep it compressed and then tape it up so they don’t get cauliflower ear.

[@trurush]

Thank you so much! This is the best idea for the taping! Lab/pointer so big ear. I cut a pill bottle diagonally and taped as you suggested with the pen. It is staying in place perfectly and am hoping this will solve the issue of it filling back up everyday! The advice I had was a wad of gauze on the inside, taped down. Was not ridged enough to keep it flat. Thank you!!

[@paulherrero272]

Hello; I have the same problem with my dog. Did you manage to put the tube in his ear without it falling out?

[@trurush]

@@paulherrero272 yes it stays in place, I gently hold the ear out so it doesn’t drain onto her.

[@Javabirdnaturw]

​@@trurushbro ur dog problem solve or not ? Can I try this method or go to vet they charging huge money

[@trurush]

@@Javabirdnaturw I got a box of syringe needles on Amazon. Drained fully and once it filled again half way I drained and taped and put cone on. It took a bit of time and draining every couple days (make sure you use rubbing alcohol on your hands and ear) but it did finally go down and stay down. Her ear looks normal on the outside and moves normal but there’s a spot on the inside that is wrinkly.

[@AquamarineSnow888]

Very helpful. Thank you so much. Many blessings

[@gordonmitchell729]

This is great advice but the dog I have is a stray that I rescued from heavy snow 8 years ago. He is difficult to handle and aggressive when I try to handle him. People tell me to have him put down but here I am 8 years later. Is there a way to make him sleep or calm so that I can do the procedure? Many thanks.

[@sourceuniverse7483]

This was perfect. I used the outer casing of a tampon. thank you

[@LoveMyPups]

Great job!

[@KeyjuanMurrey]

Thank you I needed this

[@luisf2400]

Just tried this on mine love my pups always helps now lets hope i did this right

[@1bluehills]

How long do you keep the ear taped up?

[@eduardocastellanos4064]

Why is no Answering the question lol

[@josephspencer8648]

I need the answer to this too

[@JustaMomnFamily]

I just did this to my dog yesterday and need to know the answer as well

[@csanagustin]

@@JustaMomnFamily how did it go?

[@sierraconrad3588]

@@JustaMomnFamily did it work ?

[@pokeyspazz891]

How long should we leave the ear wrap and tape on for before checking and recapping? 1 day? 2 days?

[@ponderosarealestatepropert7314]

Great advice- thank you. How long does the splint stay on typically?

[@DG-EditsYT]

3 days

[@hillrunner2]

Great video, thank you for sharing.

[@AClarky]

Thank you so much for this video, I'm going to try this shortly as my dog has had a hematoma for a few days now, it has been drained once, does the tube work to stop it coming back?

[@lucyclosson]

The tube did not work for my shepherd. She had it in for a week and as soon as they took it out her ear filled with blood again.

[@amandaowenby5995]

It’s actually less time consuming to put a syringe on the needle. You can pull the plunger fast and it creates a suction then pull the plunger all the way out and it’s gonna drain much faster.

[@auralsplint]

A syringe is not recommended for those outside the medical tech field. Possibility of accidental introduction of air into the hematoma is possible and can introduce infection.

[@Munchboxkid]

How long do you leave the bandage there for ?

[@Geargrinderc15]

Did you ever find out? I am wondering.

[@Munchboxkid]

@@Geargrinderc15 I ended up trying to do this and my recommendation is just go to the vet. It was very traumatizing for my dog when I did it and it took forever for it to stop bleeding. Just let a vet do it.

[@st3mang04]

Sounds like others left it wrapped 3 days

[@firemare66]

Thanks for sharing. I think I'll use vet wrap instead only because I always have it on hand and it's easy to work with.

[@janejones9034]

My dogs got this problem..he's had it drained once at the vets..but he's really sensitive when you mess with his ears,so I don't think I could do this myself

[@danimackeller2591]

Loved this! Thank you....one question...how long should I keep it splinted?

[@sylkola457]

Someone wrote keep the Splint on for 3 days

[@trurush]

@@sylkola457 i was so worried about this.. but it was pretty obvious if it needed to be removed amd redone. let it stay for three days if you can but redo the process if you see it filling. cone on constantly! i also gave my babygirl benadryl each day to help her feel calm. google dosage on google.

[@johnpaulokikugawa478]

how long should it taped?

[@eastwell]

I did this with my Frenchie..worked perfectly..many thanks

[@paulherrero272]

did you really do it?

[@eastwell]

@paulherrero272 yes I did👍

[@Javabirdnaturw]

​@@paulherrero272bro I have same problem with my girl plzz can u help me

[@nolacreole]

How long did you leave it on for?​@@eastwell

[@LukeBrowne-q6v]

Did u insert needle in front or behind ear ????

[@flutterflyflowersltd8488]

Oh my Lord Jesus. I'm feeling faint just thinking bout sticking a needle in my dogs ear, yet I know it would make him feel much better. I love the way your doggy was speaking to you. 😊

[@LoveMyPups]

👍

[@LukeBrowne-q6v]

@@LoveMyPups do I insert needle from back of ear or from the front skin side

[@trulylyn2325]

You can get a lamp shade to put around their head to stop them from scratching as well!

[@auralsplint]

An inflatable collar is more comfortable.

[@johnadams507]

Great, this worked. How long do you recommend leaving the splint on for?

[@pokeyspazz891]

Yes how long before changing it again?

[@lauriewinstead]

Thank you so much! I've been draining my dog's ear every night.

[@kylebarnes4737]

Omg really every night

[@mikeshank1027]

How long before you can remove the splint and it not fill back up?

[@josephspencer8648]

You have to check it if it heals- so what happened for you?

[@pawpatina]

thats exactly what I did except I 3d printed a money clip but reshaped it to my dogs ear size and then glued it in place. once the glue gave up, the ear was healed. but very smart with taping the tube in place. will do that next time!

[@auralsplint]

How long till glue gave up?

[@pawpatina]

@@auralsplint It only stayed for about 4-5 days.

[@danielwhitton7041]

@@pawpatina Did yo 'sandwich' the ear with two pieces or tape around ear with just the one?

[@pawpatina]

@@danielwhitton7041 nah, just clipped the money clip over the flattened out ear then glued it on.

[@keithbarricklow9423]

@@pawpatina did it work

[@kimlafleur5]

When will Kit be having puppies? Can’t wait to see them!

[@digital.media.brazil.elo7]

I am from Brazil I need courage to do the procedure I just need to buy the 18 gauge needle I don't need a syringe and do I need to let all the blood out of the otohematoma? it is important to apply the bandage and use the protective collar

[@barbieworld3572]

How long do we keep the splint in the ear for

[@sarahdooley6164]

I'd say at least 3 days. If the ear starts to fill again, repeat the draining and leave it on for 3 more days, after the ear quits filling with fluid.

[@JustaMomnFamily]

I LOVE the camera woman

[@annetteoliver1008]

Hoe long dose the tube stay on his ear

[@auralsplint]

Until he shakes his head, about 10 minutes to a day. This is why they prescribe heavy sedation.

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

Would you say it is best then to go through the backside of the ear so blood and fluid don't drain into the ear canal?

[@LoveMyPups]

Yes

[@auralsplint]

Do not forget the inflatable collar for protection from the dog removing the ear splint.

[@kaeeroyal3124]

Thank you for your videos, You are so knowledgeable and helpful. Im so glad i found your channel.

[@stevenmedina7776]

My dog hematoma drain it with 18 gauge needle and put splint on useing the marker also put dog cone on it and it still filled up little bit drained again second time was more difficult my dog ear was more sensitive hopefully for better results tomorrow will be her second day.

[@LukeBrowne-q6v]

Do I insert needle from behind the ear or the front side of ear

[@LoveMyPups]

Back side at lowest point

[@terri-annenorwood-shaw4203]

I tried to drain my Cane Corsos ear yesterday and she lost her mind… it was very hard

[@mookiedotbleu3792]

How long should I leave the marker in their ear? I drained it already but don’t know how long I should leave it on?

[@LoveMyPups]

Afterc24 hrs check and see if it starts to swell up repeat

[@shanehenry872]

How long do you keep the splint on

[@auralsplint]

The auralsplint is held in location for 14 days consecutive. After this removal and observe for another four days to observe. Full treatment takes four weeks for all residual blood clot to be reabsorbed. Ear should be normal looking if done proper.

[@jitkamattova6759]

Very helpful thank you

[@watchdog3605]

God bless the teachers of truth

[@DG-EditsYT]

I like the little doggos answer to a beautiful ear 👂❤😂

[@Carena722]

i tried to explain this to manny the frenchie something like this now his ear is permanently flopped and its sad. he asked for help about it

[@DEEBEEZEEH]

Will the dog feel a lot of pain when you poke him with a needle?

[@LoveMyPups]

No and probably be a lot more comfortable after blood has been expelled and reduced pressure

[@ashleygandara8039]

Where did you get that ear splint? Can’t find it anywhere? Any other suggestions?

[@kevwills858]

He showed how to make it .. didnt you see.

[@ZdeangelPretty]

Hello my dog have hematoma then I can drink after 1 day his back please help how can that hematoma stop thank you

[@MauriceWiltshire]

Thank you

[@LoveMyPups]

You're welcome

[@RobertoMezquiaJr]

I did this for one of my Frenchies eat and idk how long to leave this on for. Anyone know how long before I can take it off of her?

[@MarkAnthonySRico]

My friend. i recently donse this procedure. just now. i used medical tape to bound it with a cylindrical plastic just as you showed. few questions tho 1.) i taped it with reasonable preassure. is that enough? how will the blood circulation go? 2.) how long will i keep it bound. i am in diar need of your reply kind sir

[@josephspencer8648]

How did it go?

[@sierraconrad3588]

Did it work

[@JARGORE420]

How long do you have to leave it taped?

[@LoveMyPups]

Till the ear doesn’t fill back up

[@ladymiss9466]

what kind of needle do I use?...what size?

[@terryskinner9466]

18 gauge

[@TjGeneroso]

I’ve found that really strong earth magnets against the ear paired with a good wrap help keep the ear together.

[@auralsplint]

How did they work?

[@user-ux1rg5me5x]

Hello, how many days does this tape have to be attached to the dog?

[@LoveMyPups]

As long as nessary untill ear doesn’t fill backup with blood when removed

[@henrythehoover7546]

This happened to my dog and by the time we saw this video the ear was already hard and crumpled up wish I'd seen it sooner , he's now deaf ☹️

[@JustaMomnFamily]

I am so sorry to hear that. My babies ear has started to get hard. And I just did the method yesterday. I lost my job a couple months back and already have my banked over drafted to the max or I would have taken him to the vet immediately. However, my jib job involves training time and not getting paid for the first half of the training. They will pay you once you proven that you want the job and that you can do the job. It's a job I have wanted for SO long. Anyway, I just wanted to give the back story on why some people just don't go straight to the vet. He is an older dog and has a lot of medical issues. And we were keeping up with him. Until now and this thing. That's what I am hoping to prevent him from going completely deaf in his ear. And I don't know if I'm a bad furless mom for not giving him up or finding a way. But the guilt is there and will ALWAYS be there. I just pray that what I am doing is right. And as soon as I get my first check, in August, he is going to the Vet. I don't care if his ear is fixed or not he is going to get a check up

[@vlatter9537]

​@JustaBullyHater so this leads to hearing loss?!

[@DG-EditsYT]

​@@vlatter9537only if very bad case

[@garylonier7848]

After work, my friend and I sterilized a razor blade. I had altered and fitted a pill bottle inside one another for an appropriate sized adjustable splint, sterilized them with peroxide then wrapped with surgical gauze- my dog is a 100lb black mouth cur. His ear was fully engorged just before the ear met the ear canal. Needless to say it ended up a successful damn bloody mess!!! Looked like a murder scene from the series Dexter! Which is kind of scary and ironic! My dogs name is Dexter!!!Taped the splint on fairly snugly and wrapped his ear flap face up with an ace bandage. I can’t thank you enough for your friendly advice in this video! You allowed me to bring peace back to my overgrown fur baby and my self! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Dexter sends kisses as well! Just a question though... how long would you recommend leaving the split in place? I know I should replace the bandage daily though... You saved us a lot of money that we didn’t have! Thank you again!!! You made a simple procedure anxiety free.. well LESS so at least!

[@sierraconrad3588]

Did the splint work

[@ricoelias5012]

Unfortunately, this did not work for me, My dog just shakes the home made splint off n matter how tight I tape it. May work for smaller dog but not for my female pit bull. The ear just keeps filling up again with blood.

[@itpatriot]

I hope someone can help. I followed this protocol and didn’t wrap the ear enough around the splint so the hematoma filled back up. I removed the splint and drained it again and of course splinted it again with a much better tape job. Still the bubble filled where it could. So again I performed the draining, and retaped the entire area on the splint. Now the bubble seems to be forming above the tape (toward the ear canal). At this point I’m leaving the splint as is, I have 2 more days according to whoever said to leave on for 3 days. I could really use advice! Thank you!

[@LoveMyPups]

Keep draining and wrapping the entire ear

[@itpatriot]

@@LoveMyPupsok thank you so much

[@itpatriot]

I had the splint on for 3 days straight (after 4 days prior of draining 4 days in a row and re-splinting) and I just removed it. It stinks like clams and it’s so sore he went nuts as I was trying to unwind the tape. I’m so sad for him and frustrated! He an Australian Shepherd but his ears kindof remind me of floppy lab ears. All I can think is to just let it be for a while. Also seems to be filling right back up again. He’s so sore! Advice please??

[@auralsplint]

Pendant ears can be laid down against the side of head and bandaged to stay. Be careful using a stretchy bandage to not cut off air supply or ability to eat and drink.

[@itpatriot]

⁠@@auralsplint I’m beside myself because the ear was severely affected by the 3 days in the splint and tape. The edges of his poor ear have lost hair and are still super crusty. There is a space where a chunk literally came out! And the smell when I took the tape off! There is also still a hematoma, smaller but it’s there. I don’t know what to do because I can’t tape anymore, it will destroy his ear! I do not trust doctors, and I do not want them to cut his ear open or put him under anesthesia! At a total loss!

[@jfresh2054]

Yes but I have a golden and can't do that. Her ears are not upward

[@Cindy-nf6qv]

I sure would not be telling people this. it is a very involved procedure. I went to the emergency room. They put 8 draining tubes in my cat's ear. $1,600, one fell out and the dr said its ok. on no, it filled back up with blood so i hade to do the whole operation again with my dr, another $650, plus meds and sedation. for two weeks with a crown. So the first was a waste of money. Please dont tell people they can do this on their own. THis def needs medical attention with antibiotics. This other dr used coat buttons to hold each vein in so blood would not fill

[@LoveMyPups]

So you spent $2250. Was it sucrsful ?

[@SydneyYoung-ms5vt]

What if the hematoma keeps filling up in the splint? And I have a Frenchie and I want to keep the integrity of his ear do I keep it wrapped with blood filling back up in there?

[@kevwills858]

Use "French Letters" on Frenchies ears ?

[@TJ-vl2zl]

How long would u leave the ear wrapped for.???

[@LoveMyPups]

For as long as it takes until it stays up on its own, might be a few days might be a few weeks

[@akuma4207]

I did what you said splinted it left it on for three days, took it off and my dog ear is decaying and most likely she’s gonna have to have it amputated the vet just said

[@LoveMyPups]

Never seen that happen.

[@jennifergonzalez9374]

I did this on my dog and the weight is making my dog ears flop downward rather then straight up. Is this an issue?

[@LoveMyPups]

Try a lighter tube

[@stevenwagner9912]

I'm guessing if I put that split in my dog's ear she would keep working at it until she got it off or shake her head until she got a hematoma in the other ear.

[@aubreytoledo4910]

please help my dogs ears is my favorite. He had a huge hematoma took to vet gave me antibiotics and told me to use a cone. Now it’s rock solid still big but is not squishy like before can I still drain it

[@auralsplint]

Nope.

[@1narutogirl6]

If you think a dog is about to develop a hematoma, do you think you can do this before the blood pocket starts to form to try to avoid it all together?

[@LoveMyPups]

Absolutely

[@josephspencer8648]

that’s not how it works- it happens for the dog scratching it - clean the ears

[@ZdeangelPretty]

Hello my dog have hematoma then I can drain here ear after 1 day his back please help how can that hematoma stop thank you

[@kevwills858]

Put tube and tape as shown ...Use a Head-Cone also

[@lisawood7438]

When draining the ear do you put the needle on the skin side or cartilage side? What is the best way to numb the area of the ear?

[@LoveMyPups]

For me, the hematoma has always been on the backside of the ear so you’re gonna put the syringe needle in at the base of the ear where the bulge is on the backside don’t need to numb it but just use alcohol to clean the area

[@lisawood7438]

@LoveMyPups fab, thank you. Tried on my girl last night, but she got really stressed, so we didn't want to do too much. I think part of the reason is we didn't leave the needle in so it could drain. We had it drained at the vet's 2 weeks ago and cost me over £120 😭

[@kevwills858]

​@@lisawood7438 120 isnt much compared to $800 AUD here in 🇦🇺 Its been 5 days now and it huge .. I was waiting for it to go down naturally, but its more painful to see no improvement yet .. May try this, but its not a fully detailed video to follow ...

[@paulherrero272]

It does not work. The dog shakes and the tube falls out.

[@peterr7437]

ok my dog has this and has had it syringed 3 times and each time its filled back up now vets wants to operate

[@kevwills858]

This would be a #1 'how to' video, if you could find a dog with a real hematoma. Good help and half information though ..

[@LoveMyPups]

Yes I have had one to fix in years but if I do I will make a video on the exact procedure

[@kevwills858]

@@LoveMyPups Im going to try and convince my daughter whos a nurse to help me with my 12yo 44kg Bull Mastiff .. Vets all want $850+ to operate .. Im fashioning an Ear splint out of a small drink bottle to get ready for the next few days shopping.. I'll use 1.5 panadeine forte tablets to sedate him half hr before I/we insert the drain. Im estimating 100ml of blood.. its massive .. Hes had it 10days now .. Vet charged me $85 for half hr consult + $25 Con + $66 Anti biotics ... Hes old going 13 and euthenasia costs $270 here in Syd🇦🇺 atm... Other than this massive ear, he might last another year or two ?? Will ask my daughter tonight if she can arrange some bandages and a butterfly needle or something .. I she will be a party to it all😄

[@garylonier7848]

Wouldn’t rubber bands work better than tape?

[@LoveMyPups]

Might end up restricting blood flow

[@angief.7459]

I tried it looks like it was working @ first but what ended up happening was that my girls inside of the ear became irritated. It cut the inside a little and seem to have gotten infected so can’t keep it on now I even sanded the highlighter tub so it was nice and smooth. Don’t know what to do now 🤦🏻‍♀️. I was reading if you just leave it alone it will naturally absorb itself. Do u have any experiences regarding this ?

[@LoveMyPups]

I doubt it fixes itself. Line outside of tube with cotton wool

[@kevwills858]

​@@LoveMyPups (theres an after thought) You should revise your video, with all of this feedback in mind, it would help your community.. 👍

[@majayounan4354]

Does anyone know if wrapping it tightly can cause any problems? My vet implied that I need to keep to very loose (I showed him the technique), and although I appointed it, it seems to be filling back up. I just want to know if any problems come from a tighter wrap

[@LoveMyPups]

It needs to be tight or it will fill back up

[@majayounan4354]

Any suggestions for how to prevent the head shaking? My dog is a boxer and his giant head and force he uses when he shakes bc of the annoyance of anything on the ear is partially the cause of the refilling.. I tried a splint like you showed, but I think it was too small and the diameter not wide enough to keep the ear tightly pressed up, so I’ll try again w something bigger. I think I’ll have to take him to refrain it first 🫠

[@julieete257]

Wait but won't the needle hurt the doggy how do I proceed?

[@LoveMyPups]

No as long as it’s new. I use a syringe needle

[@danielwhitton7041]

The initial penetration will sting, but eh pressure relief will happen instantly and he will be thankful for the pain relief. Aspiration takes about 30 seconds.

[@QponHoney]

Wish I knew this before I paid for surgery and now one ear won't stand.

[@kevwills858]

Pet ownership is a financial disaster sometimes eh 😄🤑

[@LomaxxExoticJT]

On it !

[@luluseatowngetdown6251]

Does the bump hurt the dog? The hematoma

[@LoveMyPups]

Its just cosemetic. but the ear will probably look deformed if you don’t drain it

[@TravelBreakthrough]

Won’t the dog kick it off or knock it off

[@kevwills858]

You definitely need a head cone .. I dont know why he doesn't mention this ??

[@koraceto6186]

My girl is around 4 weeks pregnant and 45 pounds, last night she got into and ate around 4.5-5 ounces of milk chocolate. By the time we found out it was too late to induce vomiting. She wasn’t horribly affected by it and we’re going to see the vet on Monday, but I’m wondering will it affect her puppies? Thanks!

[@justanotherbum007]

my dog ate a pail of Halloween candy once and just shit everywhere. Other than that she was fine...

[@kirvine315]

My frenchie has hematoma in both ears but there is absolutely no way she will let me do this to her. One started to go away on its own but it has just filled up again because she is still shaking her head due to allergies. 😢

[@Voltomess]

I got same problem with my little dog and idk what to do he has that on both ears now

[@Javabirdnaturw]

​@@Voltomessbro how you solved this problem tell me plz

[@Voltomess]

​@@Javabirdnaturw To be honest with you for me there is no point going to the veterinary clinic because they gonna drain dog ears and 2 days later you have to come back and they need to do this again and again and again ( of course they try to convince you that the best solution is the surgery, my dog cannot go under anesthesia so I refused) you pay like $200 for a freaking drain that is crazy, so I read that you can wait until it heals naturally, yeah my dog has cauliflower ears now but he's not getting hematoma again. Still have problems with itchy ears because of fungus but I try to keep them clean. I bought Ear cleaner liquid that fights with fungus and I clean his ears 2-3 days a week and I use Clotrimazole 1% cream.( both cleaner and cream I bought on Amazon very cheap compared to greedy veterinarians)I think draing dog ears even if you do this by yourself is pointless because you'll have to drain them over and over and over your whole life and it never stops. But once dog ears heal naturally and get like a cauliflower then they don't get hematoma again at leas my dog is not getting this anymore..Of course they don't look that pretty anymore but my dog is still beautiful and heppy hematoma free.

[@ginamendes560]

If my dog has an ear infection should I wait for the infection to clear before I use the tube?

[@josephspencer8648]

Clean the ear- then apply - sorry this was late

[@Mimsssbeleva]

Omg im so scared how to get rid of that

[@LoveMyPups]

It’s easy to

[@Mimsssbeleva]

@@LoveMyPups i think i need to visit vet bc im scared to puncture anywhere on him so better professional to do it. But i had seen something with his ear for a week didnt cared since i clean the ears regularly but today i saw a lot of blood on the back of the ear and i totally freaked out

[@digital.media.brazil.elo7]

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