Rainee's Woes

Posted Wed, 01/21/15

A few weeks before Christmas last year, Rainee's right-ear flap became puffy at the tip. It was almost as if it had been filled with air, although she didn't appear to be in any pain or ill otherwise. I took her to the animal clinic, naturally. The doctor said the puffiness was caused by a hematoma that left fluid behind, so they used a needle to extract the fluid.

Rainee had to wear a tight medical wrap for several hours, which she was not happy about.

Rainee wearing a head wrap to protect her ear (12/11/14). Click on image to view larger size in a new window.    Rainee tolerates the head wrap in order to protect her ear (12/11/14). Click on image to view larger size in a new window.

In the picture above left, Rainee is leaning against the couch looking up as if begging me to remove the wrap. I finally took it off about ten o'clock that night. Needless to say, she was much happier! Note: Click on above images to view larger sizes in a new window.

The puffiness in her ear completely vanished in about one week, and has not returned since - knock on wood.

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