Close-up of back of ear flap of German Shepherd dog showing where sutures have been removed as treatment for Aural Hematoma.
An 'Aural Hematoma' is a pocket of blood which has formed under the skin of the dogs ear flap when tiny blood vessels in the ear have ruptured. This is caused by trauma to the dogs ear, which can be from injury or intensive scratching.
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