Since the nail stays in place, blood collects beneath it and a hematoma forms. The increased pressure beneath the nail plate results in excruciating pain. An acute or recent subungual hematoma ...
Blood fills the space between the skin and the cartilage, causing pain and potential deformity of the ear. In this column, I discuss surgical treatment of aural hematomas in the dog.
One health issue that’s common in dogs is an ear hematoma, often referred to as a blood blister. Thankfully, there’s an effective surgery that can resolve it. When a pup’s ear is irritated ...