I was petting my dog yesterday morning when she pulled away while crying out in pain.  I took a closer look and saw that her right ear was swollen.  It was almost completely fluid-filled from base to tip.  (If you have a dog, lightly pinch his or her ear.  You should only feel that thin, fleshy layer.  My dog’s ear left my thumb and index finger about an inch apart.)

I took her to the vet.  He immediately diagnosed it as a hematoma.  She had to be sedated for an I&D and then remain at the vet the rest of the afternoon.

The only picture I could get before she ran away to hide under my desk.

Exam -  $40

Sedative – $55

Surgery – $50

Recovery time -  $9

Antibiotic inj – $23

Antibiotics (1 wk) – $16

Heartguard (2 dogs) – $84

Total   $277

We return next week for a follow-up.

Health care is expensive for everyone.

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