Inflamed and Bleeding ear

[Megan Davidson]

Hello all, I was looking at my girl this morning and noticed her ear was red, scabbed, and bleeding. I put some topical antibiotic on it but am curious. Doesn’t look like ringworm, it’s not white or fuzzy and she lives alone so it’s not a bit wound. Any ideas? Vet appointments are about 6 weeks out right now.

 

[Claire W]

Could she have caught herself with a nail whilst cleaning / scratching? If it doesn’t improve in the next day or two, I’d seek veterinary advise if only a phone call if you can’t see them for 6 weeks

 

[Siikibam]

Please also do not self treat. Doing so can ‘hide the evidence’ when it comes time for her to be seen by the vet. Hope she’s sorted soon.

 

[Megan Davidson]

Could she have caught herself with a nail whilst cleaning / scratching? If it doesn’t improve in the next day or two, I’d seek veterinary advise if only a phone call if you can’t see them for 6 weeks

Good theory! I did clip her nails yesterday so I’ll have to take a look and make sure they’re not jagged! Thank you