A CLINICAL CASE REPORT ON AURAL HEMATOMA IN A GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

Abstract

An eight year old male German Shepherd dog with 32 kg body weight was brought to Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center (TTPHRC), Purbachal, Dhaka, Bangladesh with a complain of soft swelling at the inner surface of the pinna with a history of violent shaking of the head and persistent left ear scratching. Physical examination findings revealed a hematoma in the left ear. Initially medicinal treatment was tried but didn’t succeed. A surgical operation was carried out to prevent recurrence. An S-shaped incision was made on the concave side of the pinna of the left ear. Hematoma and fibrin clots were removed. An ample number of sutures were given to minimize space for fluid accumulation. At follow-up, the dog developed myiasis due to improper management. This case emphasizes the significance of early detection and suitable care for aural hematomas in elderly dogs with surgery being the most successful long-term cure.