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our 10 year old golden retriver has developed a lump on his left ear flap the size of a or just a little smaller that a madeline cookie.   It is soft and appears to be swollen. what is this


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Age: 10; Male; Breed: golden retriever

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nothing. just noticed the lump two days ago.

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January 11 2006 at 9:05 AM (15 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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Sounds like what is called an ear flap hematoma where a blood vessel breaks inside the ear flap causing a swelling.
Usually there is an underlying cause of an ear infection or ear mites causing head shaking or scratching which initiates the trauma.
You should probably have the vet drain and suture it and check for ear issues.
If you leave it the fluids may increase or the ear may end up crumpled with scar tissue if the area isn't drained.
Hope this helps you!

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