Bloody Ear

[goldensammy]

Sammy's left ear is all bloody (it's dry now). Don't know how. I left it alone, so if there was a cut, it can heal. He's acting very normal.
So am I doing the right thing? Anyone know what it may be from?

[Moo]

Hm, probably just a scratch. I'd wash it, get any hanging stuff off, otherwise leave it alone. Yep, for the most part, it isn't bothering him. Leave it alone.

[mara]

Is it bloody on the inside or outside?

[dobermom]

Ears bleed alot, it is probably just a scratch.
Maybe he got it from a stick, the fence, tree bark?

[goldensammy]

It's bloody on the inside.
I'm scared that if I wash it, even with just a small guaze pad, I might bother it, or cause the scratch to reopen. Maybe I could lightly wash it with my finger and some water.
Thanks.

[mara]

If it's on the ear flap it's probably a scratch--there's lots of blood flow into the ear flaps. Is it inside the ear canal itself?

[goldensammy]

Originally Posted by mara

If it's on the ear flap it's probably a scratch--there's lots of blood flow into the ear flaps. Is it inside the ear canal itself?

It's actually inside the ear canal.

[mara]

Well, personally I would try to gently cleanse the area to try and identify the area the blood came from. If you are nervous about doing this take him to the Vet, sometimes a bad ear infection can cause bleeding---easily treated, though.