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Hi Jana
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I have a staffy/ cross, female, 6 years old and in very good health.
But in the beginning of this year she got a red spot on her tommy.
Looked alot like blood just under the skin and easy to see on a white belly.
Only for 1 month ago, she got this little bobble with blood in it just where the red spot is. I tried to empty it but it very quick got filled up with blood again.
It does not seem to bother the dog at all.
I just read about a dog on your weebsite, who had what you call a Hematoma in the ear and it sounds alot like the one my dog have.
My question is= Do I have to be concerned???
I have not been to a vet yet. Just waiting for the wac. to be doe.
But if you think I will need to do something soon, I will.
Looking forward to hear from you
many thanks Diana
This looks like a blood blister, not a hematoma. A hematoma is usually a bruising under the skin. An ear hematoma is a ruptured vessel under the skin.
I would just leave this for a day and see what happens, but she should see a vet if it doesn't resolve in a few days. She could have nipped herself grooming and done this.
I don't know what this means, by the way: Just waiting for the wac. to be doe.
So give it 24 hours then take her in if it's still there.
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Jana Connell RVT, CVT
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I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a Small Animal Nutritional Consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina.
I also specialized in Small Animal Dentistry which is a field I truly love.
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Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.
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Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT.
Certified Veterinary Dental Technician
Have over 500 logged hours of Continuing Education Credits(that means I keep up to date!).
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Nominated for Expert of the Month for the last 5 years.
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