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milestogo

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6. My dog was on prednisone for 3 weeks.

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Sat Jan 20, 2018, 07:50 PM

Jan 2018

The hematoma has completely disappeared and he had no ill effects from the treatment. The side effects - lots of eating, drinking, peeing, and pooing - meant I had to take a lot of extra trips outside. But I'm glad we avoided the surgery route and the risk of infection.

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Anyone have experience with an auricular hematoma? [View all] milestogo Dec 2017 OP

Yes Two Weimers three ears. LakeArenal Dec 2017 #1

Yes, years ago - had to drain it and get stitches. haele Dec 2017 #2

My cat Max had one when he was a year old meow2u3 Dec 2017 #3

Today my vet decided not to drain. milestogo Dec 2017 #4

The swelling is getting worse and he seems to be in pain milestogo Dec 2017 #5

My dog was on prednisone for 3 weeks. milestogo Jan 2018 #6

Glad everything turned out OK. Fla Dem Feb 2018 #7

Thanks. milestogo Feb 2018 #8