Hello I have question I took my dog to the veterinarian for an Ear Hematoma, yet after doing surgery is been 2 weeks and after the bandages take of yesterday the ear Ear Hematoma has return .
What can I do has pet owner ? I want to demand for surgery be done again and right this time without paying another dime.
My dog just had an operation yesterday was allow to leave back home with me today. However it seem he is suffering in pain and whining. I called back the vet and said it was normal. My question is why did they leave the ear open?
@therealsteve2437 They leave the ear open because it needs to heal from the inside out. If closed,it will remain a hematoma or bubble and the skin has a hard time reattaching to the cartilage of the ear.
I enjoy this VDO. :) I actually have seen a vet perform surgery for ear hematoma before, he drained the blood out with a needle and a syringe, make a small cut to explore, clean and and to allow the blood to passively drain, and stitched a flat sponge onto the ear. The stitching method is quite similar (small stitches through the cartilage). The result was quite satisfactory.
I'd love to hear you opinion about this alternative method. And compare the pros and cons of this method and yours. :)
@drawolftiger I have found small hematomas require smaller incisions. The one I showed was a huge one. The smallest incision you can make is best for the dog. Some vets are injecting cortisone and following with cortisone pills to shrink the hematoma without surgery. O course, best is prevention by avoiding allergens in the diet that cause chronic ear infections resulting in hematomas: dogdisgdietcom
@drawolftiger Cortisone is a natural hormone produced in our body. In high doses it decreases inflammation.(Our true enemy!) If uses in high doses for long periods of time, it may weaken the immune system and impair liver and kidney function. I use cortisone to put the fire out and then wean the patient off as soon as possible
@3:18-3:29 =D performing a surgery listening to Taylor Swift "Mine" Awesome! =) I have a quick question... is it hard when it comes to stitching? I'm a vet tech student...still one more year to graduate, but at some point I'm going to have to suture and even though I haven't done it, I can't help but feel nervous, any tips when it comes to suture?
@karipocha Music always helps me enjoy surgery! Use the instruments and suture, and try stitching up a deceased dog or cat after a necropsy, orange, tennis ball, or something to practice on. It is important to be used to handling instruments and suture so that you can concentrate on the patient. Don't worry, you will do fine!!
Hi, I would like to ask a question about something ^ ^. Well, I'm a student and I would like to become a vet when I get older but I don't know if I'll be able to do stuff like surgery on heart and all these kinds of things, I don't particularly like needles and stuff but it's alright but opening th muscles and things... So I was wondering if you come over that when you study how to do it and everything or... thanks
@SashaPurpl3raiN Once you learn about the body and how wonderful it is, the structures seem less gross and more beautiful. Most people get used to the blood and organs.
@DrGregDVM Yes, I understand what you mean. I hope it will be the case for me because I think that it is a fantastic job. I would also like to thank you for your videos and advises and for answering my question :).
@SashaPurpl3raiN Hope my answers helped. Working with the body is similar to other types of work with wood, pipes, or art.You have to know the rules and how to apply them to each situation.
My dog has a severe hematoma and I cannot afford to take him to a vet. I was considering draining it myself but I can't bring myself to do it. I'm looking for a simple, cheaper, and less painful way.
@Meagan212011 Some vets drain it, inject cortisone, then wrap it close to the head for a few weeks. I have seen good results using this instead of the surgery
I watched another video of surgical treatment of a dog's ear hematoma. It was a more severe case than presented in this video, but the procedure used was somewhat different. Instead of making a single long incision, the surgeon punched several (about 10) ~0.5cm diameter holes on the surface of the ear. Is the procedure I'm describing reserved for more severe cases? Is it a stylistic choice? Are there pros and cons to each approach? Thanks. I enjoy your videos.
@wlmason73 Just another way to perform the surgery. I'll have to research that. Lately some vets have been injecting the ear with strong cortisone to resolve the inflamation and hematoma without surgery. The reports are that the ear sometimes is a touch more scarred, but the dog does not have to go through surgery. Most vets do the longer incision like I do, but many times through networking or continuing ed we pick up different procedures.
@DrGregDVM It went well. Only difference was the wrapping- just the flap was wrapped up for the day at the vets, and then she went home unwrapped. She had some small bleeding for a little bit which I had to clean off her collar. Healing nicely so far. Have about 2 weeks to go.
@poabarnbrat Use a cone if needed, or rewrap if she wants to bother the incision. It heals better open, but shaking or scratching could cause problems. Good luck
A few years ago, one of show dogs who was at her prime, Sizzle(Van Orman's Flash Back), got a ear hematoma from having her ear get caught in a crate door while on a flight to the doberman Nationals. It wasnt quite as bad as this one in the video, but it needed to be drained and the whole sha-bang. It left her ear a little wrinkled so now we call her bacon ears. thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them!
@DrGregDVM I'd like to see an amputation, lol. Just kidding :) I enjoy the videos you make. My dog is 13 year old right now and I'd like to try and keep the remainder of her life as comfortable as possible, so thanks for all the advice.
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Hello I have question I took my dog to the veterinarian for an Ear Hematoma, yet after doing surgery is been 2 weeks and after the bandages take of yesterday the ear Ear Hematoma has return .
What can I do has pet owner ? I want to demand for surgery be done again and right this time without paying another dime.
therealsteve2437 3 days ago
My dog just had an operation yesterday was allow to leave back home with me today. However it seem he is suffering in pain and whining. I called back the vet and said it was normal. My question is why did they leave the ear open?
therealsteve2437 2 weeks ago
@therealsteve2437 They leave the ear open because it needs to heal from the inside out. If closed,it will remain a hematoma or bubble and the skin has a hard time reattaching to the cartilage of the ear.
DrGregDVM 2 weeks ago
@DrGregDVM Did they send home pain relievers Deramaxx Rimadyl Tramadol. If not you can use an aspirin 1 adult per thirty pounds twice daily for pain
DrGregDVM 2 weeks ago
I enjoy this VDO. :) I actually have seen a vet perform surgery for ear hematoma before, he drained the blood out with a needle and a syringe, make a small cut to explore, clean and and to allow the blood to passively drain, and stitched a flat sponge onto the ear. The stitching method is quite similar (small stitches through the cartilage). The result was quite satisfactory.
I'd love to hear you opinion about this alternative method. And compare the pros and cons of this method and yours. :)
drawolftiger 2 months ago
@drawolftiger I have found small hematomas require smaller incisions. The one I showed was a huge one. The smallest incision you can make is best for the dog. Some vets are injecting cortisone and following with cortisone pills to shrink the hematoma without surgery. O course, best is prevention by avoiding allergens in the diet that cause chronic ear infections resulting in hematomas: dogdisgdietcom
DrGregDVM 2 months ago
@DrGregDVM What does Cortisone do exactly?, I mean which of its effect that the vet desire from using it. Suppress immunity? Anti-inflammatory?
And thank you so much for answering. :) Your explanation is most helpful!
drawolftiger 2 months ago
@drawolftiger Cortisone is a natural hormone produced in our body. In high doses it decreases inflammation.(Our true enemy!) If uses in high doses for long periods of time, it may weaken the immune system and impair liver and kidney function. I use cortisone to put the fire out and then wean the patient off as soon as possible
DrGregDVM 2 months ago
@DrGregDVM Okay. Thank you. :) That makes sense.
drawolftiger 2 months ago
@3:18-3:29 =D performing a surgery listening to Taylor Swift "Mine" Awesome! =) I have a quick question... is it hard when it comes to stitching? I'm a vet tech student...still one more year to graduate, but at some point I'm going to have to suture and even though I haven't done it, I can't help but feel nervous, any tips when it comes to suture?
karipocha 2 months ago
@karipocha Music always helps me enjoy surgery! Use the instruments and suture, and try stitching up a deceased dog or cat after a necropsy, orange, tennis ball, or something to practice on. It is important to be used to handling instruments and suture so that you can concentrate on the patient. Don't worry, you will do fine!!
DrGregDVM 2 months ago
Hi, I would like to ask a question about something ^ ^. Well, I'm a student and I would like to become a vet when I get older but I don't know if I'll be able to do stuff like surgery on heart and all these kinds of things, I don't particularly like needles and stuff but it's alright but opening th muscles and things... So I was wondering if you come over that when you study how to do it and everything or... thanks
SashaPurpl3raiN 3 months ago
@SashaPurpl3raiN Once you learn about the body and how wonderful it is, the structures seem less gross and more beautiful. Most people get used to the blood and organs.
DrGregDVM 3 months ago
@DrGregDVM Yes, I understand what you mean. I hope it will be the case for me because I think that it is a fantastic job. I would also like to thank you for your videos and advises and for answering my question :).
SashaPurpl3raiN 3 months ago
@SashaPurpl3raiN Hope my answers helped. Working with the body is similar to other types of work with wood, pipes, or art.You have to know the rules and how to apply them to each situation.
DrGregDVM 2 months ago
My dog has a severe hematoma and I cannot afford to take him to a vet. I was considering draining it myself but I can't bring myself to do it. I'm looking for a simple, cheaper, and less painful way.
Meagan212011 3 months ago
@Meagan212011 Some vets drain it, inject cortisone, then wrap it close to the head for a few weeks. I have seen good results using this instead of the surgery
DrGregDVM 3 months ago
I watched another video of surgical treatment of a dog's ear hematoma. It was a more severe case than presented in this video, but the procedure used was somewhat different. Instead of making a single long incision, the surgeon punched several (about 10) ~0.5cm diameter holes on the surface of the ear. Is the procedure I'm describing reserved for more severe cases? Is it a stylistic choice? Are there pros and cons to each approach? Thanks. I enjoy your videos.
wlmason73 5 months ago
@wlmason73 Just another way to perform the surgery. I'll have to research that. Lately some vets have been injecting the ear with strong cortisone to resolve the inflamation and hematoma without surgery. The reports are that the ear sometimes is a touch more scarred, but the dog does not have to go through surgery. Most vets do the longer incision like I do, but many times through networking or continuing ed we pick up different procedures.
DrGregDVM 5 months ago
Great informational video! My dog is having her surgery for this condition this morning. :(
poabarnbrat 6 months ago
@poabarnbrat Hope it went well! Thanks for watching!
DrGregDVM 5 months ago
@DrGregDVM It went well. Only difference was the wrapping- just the flap was wrapped up for the day at the vets, and then she went home unwrapped. She had some small bleeding for a little bit which I had to clean off her collar. Healing nicely so far. Have about 2 weeks to go.
poabarnbrat 5 months ago
@poabarnbrat Use a cone if needed, or rewrap if she wants to bother the incision. It heals better open, but shaking or scratching could cause problems. Good luck
DrGregDVM 5 months ago
A few years ago, one of show dogs who was at her prime, Sizzle(Van Orman's Flash Back), got a ear hematoma from having her ear get caught in a crate door while on a flight to the doberman Nationals. It wasnt quite as bad as this one in the video, but it needed to be drained and the whole sha-bang. It left her ear a little wrinkled so now we call her bacon ears. thanks for your videos, I really enjoy them!
DobermanTime 1 year ago
@DobermanTime Thanks for watching. I enjoy making them to show folks what we do
What a bad time for sizzle to get her ear hurt!!
DrGregDVM 1 year ago
Great job, Dr. Greg.
I enjoy listening to GaGa during my surgeries, too!
Nipponkoku 1 year ago
@Nipponkoku I may be older, but I love her voice and music. Thanks for watching!
DrGregDVM 1 year ago
I love watching your videos I want to be a vet and they are very helpful Thank you
17animallove 1 year ago
@17animallove Glad you enjoy them...thanks for watching!!
DrGregDVM 1 year ago
I like watching your videos. I learn so much.
mysterymelody 1 year ago
@mysterymelody Thanks I enjoy educating and showing the behind the scenes stuff.
DrGregDVM 1 year ago
awesome job thanks i love your videos!!
isabella8885 1 year ago
Respond to this video... Thanks for watching! Let me know if there is something you would like to see!
DrGregDVM 1 year ago
@DrGregDVM I'd like to see an amputation, lol. Just kidding :) I enjoy the videos you make. My dog is 13 year old right now and I'd like to try and keep the remainder of her life as comfortable as possible, so thanks for all the advice.
VengenceOfHansenmol 1 year ago
@VengenceOfHansenmol Next time I do one, I'll film it. Thanks for taking such good care of your friend, they are important to us
DrGregDVM 1 year ago