Hematoma

[Catzzzmeow]

Last night at dinner time I saw Ochi had a very slight curl in his ear. ALARM bells went off ….as a helicopter mom I immediately knew it was a hematoma and set up a checkup for today (of course our favorite/main vet is off Wednesdays UGH.) I put an e-collar on immediately. Vet visit went well…said we did right with the e-collar…due to HCM (heart disease) the vet did not want to go the steroid way as that can add to progression of heart disease. So for now Tresaderm drops 7 days and Gabapentin for 3 days to keep him calm is the plan. PLEASE do not ask for updates. You all know by now I will be sure to update you all in this post. Dealing with HCM with him and this blip is not something I need. You all know I am “real” but just do not the extra want extra stressors

 

[Catzzzmeow]

It is very new and vet said she wasn’t even sure it was not a bug bite, but my gut said nope Glad I threw on the collar if it was a hematoma…will update tomorrow.

 

[tuffysmommy]

Prayers up and over.

 

[Yoda mom]

Hugs n positive vibe head smooches. For a positive, my rotties hematoma reabsorbed on its own

 

[Catzzzmeow]

It doesn’t look any worse and not as red so I am happy today. He is not happy about the cone but it helps to slow him down and not scratch it. He’s such a sweet/good boy.

 

[Yoda mom]

@Catzzzmeow , happy hugs update, great job with cone.hugs n head smooches to all paws

 

[kauna]

What a bugger! Glad you were able to catch it early.

 

[Annejo12]

My heart and thoughts are with you. Hugs.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

It is still looking good at this point. Not any worse. But I know it will take time to see if it reabsorbs. He is good about the ear drops but i hate when he shakes his head after as i worry it could make it worse… but so far so good

 

[Toa and Ross]

Sending positive vibes. Sorry I missed this earlier. Glad to hear it is not getting worse!

 

[Yoda mom]

@Catzzzmeow , sounds like headed in the right direction of healing. sharing, it took my rottie bubba bear's hematoma , large one inside ear, 3 months to reabsorb. he shook his head at times too and there all went well , no issue. hugs and positive vibes for the same! you got this Team Ochi! tresaderm good stuff!

 

[Yoda mom]

@Catzzzmeow Thinking of Team Ochi, hugs and healing head smooches continue

 

[Catzzzmeow]

I posted a pic of him in my Sunday pics

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Well today the hematoma looks bigger so we have an appointment tomorrow morning. I will update then.

 

[Annejo12]

Best of luck tomorrow.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Best of luck tomorrow.

TY for the well wishes


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[nudebea]

Hope the appointment goes well today. Thinking of you and Ochi

 

[tuffysmommy]

Lair prayers today (and always) for you and sweet Ochi.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

Just got back from the vet. The mild case of yeast in his ear which is the underlying issue is not fully cleared up. So we will do drops for 2 weeks now…some pain meds and hope it dissolves. The pinna is 40% filled with blood. …so still a good chance it will clear. If it fills fully then it will mean surgery. So keeping my fingers crossed. The shaking of the head because the ear itches is what caused it. Will keep you updated.

 

[tuffysmommy]

Hopefully no surgery for sure!!. I wanted to hear you were just an overprotective mother and it was indeed smaller.