My cat is an indoor cat, but we let her hang out on the porch for a little bit every day. Tonight she came in with a hugely swollen ear flap (abt the size of a cherry tomato) and it's rock hard.
I looked up the symptoms online and it appears she may have an aural hematoma (blood clot). We're taking her to the vet in the morning. Anybody been through this and can give me a ball park of what it's gonna cost me? The online info says she'll prob need surgery.
2007-09-02 16:09:18 · 6 answers · asked by itslarue 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
You're right, it's a hematoma. I'm glad you're taking her to the vet because it will have to be drained and the bleeding blood vessel may have to be sealed off.
If you didn't have it attended to by a vet, sooner or later she will scratch that swelling open, because it itches, and you will have to make an emergency visit to try to get a major hemorrhage stopped.
It's hard to predict the cost because it depends on how well the hematoma can be eliminated. I would guess somewhere between $150 and $300.
2007-09-02 16:15:58 · answer #1 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,I've had both dogs and cats with this.They all had to have surgery and the ear will look a bit funny for the rest of the animals life,sort of crumpled and crooked,but it will be fine.You'll have to keep your eyes open for ear problems to prevent another.As for the price,it was so long ago for me,that I don't remember how much it was,but it's probably going to run you at least 100 - 150 dollars or more,depending on the vet and if they need vaccinations,antibiotics,etc.
2007-09-02 16:16:52 · answer #2 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a hematoma. Most vets will just make a small incision in the ear,drain it and suture it up. Prices will vary depending on your vet and their surgical protocol
2007-09-02 16:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a hematoma to me, sometimes it will take surgery and sometimes they can drain it and put him on medication. need to find out what caused it, ear mites? a cat fight? no matter what the cost it has to be treated. good luck.
2007-09-02 16:14:50 · answer #4 · answered by Dee M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't go crazy yet.
vets, can be very expensive.
my daughters cat had the same symptoms on her bottom lip.
she is also an indoor cat and we put peroxide on her lip for a couple days and it healed.
give it a little more time before you spend lots of money.
especially if the cat is still eating and going potty O. K.
2007-09-02 16:17:34 · answer #5 · answered by retta 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
did ya ever think that she got stung on the porch..but good for you getting to the vet
2007-09-02 16:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by goat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋