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The ear flap of my cat is swollen filling up with light blood color fluid and the ear flap look like a scoothish fold cat i have empty it several times by making a small puncture ,but it fill up again,i did this thinking that it was an abscess and i am giving him a broad spectrum antibiotic ,his ear flap look like a balloon.

Submitted: 260 days and 11 hours ago.
Category: Cat
Value: $15
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Age: 10; Male; Breed: DSH

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I have made a small puncture in the ear flap to drain it and i am giving him a broad spectrum antibiotic for the last 5 days i have drain it 3 times but by next day it is full again.i am not making a new puncture every time, i get the crust out and lightly open the one that there and sterilizing the needle each time ,i also gave him Hepar Sulphuris trying to get what i tought was an abscess to drain.

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Hello, XXXXXXX, and thanks for your question.

Your cat has developed an 'aural hematoma', and this needs to be surgically treated by the vet so it stops filling up, and can heal properly. The reason your cat's ear flap is bending like a Scottish Fold, is due to the weight of the 'blister' filling up with fluid and pulling it down. If this is not treated appropriately, the ear tip will continue to bend under the weight, and meet the bottom of his ear to form a 'cauliflower ear', so you need to bring him to the vet as soon as possible, to be evaluated and treated. Here is additional information about this condition:

http://www.sniksnak.com/cathealth/hematoma.html

I hope all will be well with your kitty!

Cher

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Expert: Jessesmom
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Answered: 3/7/2009

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Feline Healthcare and Behavior Specialist 40+ years Experience

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