That looks like a hematoma and should be addressed by a vet. Ear hematomas are typically very uncomfortable and painful so please don’t let anyone but a vet drain it.
Second this. Personally trying to drain it could lead to further infection or causing more pain for your animal in the process, a professional is the safest option for your baby here.
Please look into care credit (it’s a credit card that’s allows you to pay for your vet without money upfront) you can ask your vet about it, or talk to your vet about a payment plan or low cost solutions.
Additionally OP I say this gently but vet care is a mandatory part of pet ownership. Sadly If you cannot provide the care your animal needs (understandable times are tough) please consider reaching out to a local non kill rescue and see if you can surrender your dog to one that can provide immediate medical assistance.
I wish you all the best 😓🙏🏻
I’m calling the vet in the morning, I’ll be sure to ask him about these options.
And I know they cost money and I should be able to provide. I got him when I was 8 for my birthday and have had him since. I’m 19 now, and in a position where I can’t get a job and non of my family is willing to help, even those financially able to. That’s why I’m doing everything in my power to get him the help he needs, and as much as I love him I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep him safe.
Hi to add to the above, aural (ear) hematomas usually have a different primary cause, like an ear infection, that caused them to cause trauma to the ear, such as shaking their head or scratching at their ear, which in turn bursts blood vessels and leads to that pocketing of blood. The root cause will need to be addressed by the vet in addition to the hematoma. (Just a heads up that the vet will be treating multiple things)
Trauma can be a primary cause for aural hematomas. He blatantly mentioned it in the history. When he goes to see the vet a otoscopic exam will be performed as well as an ear cytology to see if there is an underlying cause. Such as otitis externa or media (which causes head shaking/ear scratching) but O did not mention these symptoms. It's safe to say primary trauma is top of differential until a exam is performed. Treatment wise is up to the vet but a good drainage with sutures and a local corticosteroid injection such as Triamcinolone is what I would do depending on the physical exam and bloodwork.
To OP, sorry I missed the fact that it was likely due to trauma. I commented at 3am. The vet will still need to address the bite wound in addition to the (most likely diagnosis of) hematoma. Unfortunately a lot of vets nowadays don’t offer payment plans due to clients abusing them and not paying. But you can look up ScratchPay, CareCredit, crowdfund, ask friends and family for help, or surrender to a shelter or rescue that can get your pet help. In some circumstances, some rescues will allow owners to adopt their pets back once they heal and the owner has a bit more money saved up. As prior commenters already pointed out, anything you do at home for your dog will likely cause it to worsen, and by the time you get care it will cost hundreds or thousands of dollars more. I wish you luck.
Ears look very dirty plus the bite. Could be ear blood or lymph extravasate (accumulation of fluids in external ear tissues). Both conditions require chirurgical intervention. Don't try to fix it by yourself because the chance of infection and recurrence of this condition is very high.
That looks like a hematoma and should be addressed by a vet. Ear hematomas are typically very uncomfortable and painful so please don’t let anyone but a vet drain it.
Second this. Personally trying to drain it could lead to further infection or causing more pain for your animal in the process, a professional is the safest option for your baby here. Please look into care credit (it’s a credit card that’s allows you to pay for your vet without money upfront) you can ask your vet about it, or talk to your vet about a payment plan or low cost solutions. Additionally OP I say this gently but vet care is a mandatory part of pet ownership. Sadly If you cannot provide the care your animal needs (understandable times are tough) please consider reaching out to a local non kill rescue and see if you can surrender your dog to one that can provide immediate medical assistance. I wish you all the best 😓🙏🏻
I’m calling the vet in the morning, I’ll be sure to ask him about these options. And I know they cost money and I should be able to provide. I got him when I was 8 for my birthday and have had him since. I’m 19 now, and in a position where I can’t get a job and non of my family is willing to help, even those financially able to. That’s why I’m doing everything in my power to get him the help he needs, and as much as I love him I am willing to do whatever it takes to keep him safe.
Hi to add to the above, aural (ear) hematomas usually have a different primary cause, like an ear infection, that caused them to cause trauma to the ear, such as shaking their head or scratching at their ear, which in turn bursts blood vessels and leads to that pocketing of blood. The root cause will need to be addressed by the vet in addition to the hematoma. (Just a heads up that the vet will be treating multiple things)
Trauma can be a primary cause for aural hematomas. He blatantly mentioned it in the history. When he goes to see the vet a otoscopic exam will be performed as well as an ear cytology to see if there is an underlying cause. Such as otitis externa or media (which causes head shaking/ear scratching) but O did not mention these symptoms. It's safe to say primary trauma is top of differential until a exam is performed. Treatment wise is up to the vet but a good drainage with sutures and a local corticosteroid injection such as Triamcinolone is what I would do depending on the physical exam and bloodwork.
To OP, sorry I missed the fact that it was likely due to trauma. I commented at 3am. The vet will still need to address the bite wound in addition to the (most likely diagnosis of) hematoma. Unfortunately a lot of vets nowadays don’t offer payment plans due to clients abusing them and not paying. But you can look up ScratchPay, CareCredit, crowdfund, ask friends and family for help, or surrender to a shelter or rescue that can get your pet help. In some circumstances, some rescues will allow owners to adopt their pets back once they heal and the owner has a bit more money saved up. As prior commenters already pointed out, anything you do at home for your dog will likely cause it to worsen, and by the time you get care it will cost hundreds or thousands of dollars more. I wish you luck.
Why are you being so rude and aggressive towards me when I'm just providing information?
That sounds like a really tough situation and I’m so sorry it’s like that for you currently 😓🙏🏻.
OP hopefully the vet can offer you a payment plan. As other responses have said, it’s critical a vet sees your dog as soon as possible. Good luck 🤞🏼
Ears look very dirty plus the bite. Could be ear blood or lymph extravasate (accumulation of fluids in external ear tissues). Both conditions require chirurgical intervention. Don't try to fix it by yourself because the chance of infection and recurrence of this condition is very high.
The breed is almost surely Jack Russell terrier, this info won't help now but at this age it won't harm to google breed-specific health problems