Sentences with phrase «ear flap»

As with all seals, there is no ear flap — a distinctive feature to let you know you are viewing a seal.

Sometimes the ear flap will become extremely swollen - this is called an aural hematoma.

Picture of Dog Ear Massage after Treatment Source: University of Washington School of Veterinary Medicine Use of Q - Tip to Clean Dog Ear Flap Source: University of Washington School of Veterinary Medicine

The skin below the ear flap is closed over the defect producing an excellent cosmetic result.

«I recommend lifting the dog's ear flap and dispensing a few shallow drops — do not pour — into the ear canal and gently massaging below the ear opening.

«A visual evaluation of the ear should be done routinely by gently lifting up the dog's pinnae [ear flap] or taking a look down the canal for dogs with upright ears.

Grasp one ear and hold the ear flap (pinna) up vertically to expose the ear canal and help straighten out the ear canal.

This is left in place for 2 - 3 weks as the ear flap seals.

Failure to treat a hematomas can lead to enlargement of theswelling to encompass the entire ear flap.

Once again, hold the ear flap up, and remove the loosened debris and cleaning solution from the outer opening of the ear canal using a cotton ball or gauze.

Gently but firmly, grasp the tip of the ear and pull the ear flap straight up to expose the ear canal and help straighten out the ear canal.

The ear flap (pinna) and canal help to funnel sound waves down to the ear drum for normal hearing to occur.

Continue to hold the ear flap up vertically and gently massage the base of the ear below the ear opening for about 30 seconds.

While still holding the ear flap up, wipe away debris from the inner part of the ear flap and the upper ear canal using a cotton ball or gauze.

A hematoma of the ear flap (pinna) is caused by a ruptured vessel leaking blood between the layers of skin covering the inner and outer external portion of the ear.

A hematoma of the ear flap (pinna) is caused by a ruptured vessel leaking blood between the layers of skin covering the inner and outer external portion of...

The pain and irritation causes the dog to shake its head violently, causing a whipping effect of the ear flap.

Ear problems could manifest in the following ways: scratching and shaking the head, bad odor in one or both ears, colored discharges ranging from black and waxy to green or yellow, inflamed and swollen ear flap, tilting of the head, and hearing loss.

If your dog has a tiny bit of ear wax in his ear flap, add a little bit of apple cider vinegar to the mix.

The ear flap (pinna) and canal help to funnel sound waves -LSB-...]

Trauma to the ear often results when the pup's efforts to relieve the itch bruises the pinna, the external ear flap.

For a better view of the ear canal, carefully pull the ear flap upward.

Cotton balls can be used to remove discharge from the inner side of the ear flap (Source: Henry Moore - Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine)

Material tends to catch on the inside of the ear flap where it is wiped off with cotton balls and the whole process is repeated.

The ear flap fills with blood and becomes like a heavy water balloon hanging from the pet's head.

Apply a small amount of medication into the vertical part of the ear canal while continuing to keep the ear flap elevated.

Head shaking and scratching can also cause broken blood vessels in the ear flap, requiring surgery, and chronic ear infections can penetrate the ear drum and result in an internal ear infection.

This surgery involves the complete removal of the ear canal and tympanic bulla (middle ear), leaving only the ear flap (pinna) remaining.

While the technician held her, the veterinarian started TTouches on Lollie's ears, stroking them from base to tip, and doing tiny circles with a fingertip on the ear flap, moving the skin over the underlying cartilage.

If this occurs, tissue may begin to die along the edges of the ear flap and a second surgery may be required to trim away dead tissues to prevent infection.

Damage to the blood supply in this area may cause a partial loss of blood supply to the ear flap (pinna).

Avoid pulling too firmly on the ear flap or poking the ear canal with the applicator tip of medication bottles.

If he has a swollen ear flap (swelling on the inside of the ear flap) or seems to have difficulty hearing, see the veterinarian as soon as it is convenient.

Spray 1 - 3 pumps onto the ear flap area, and the area around the entrance to the ear canal, once to twice a day - or as instructed by your veterinarian.

You may gently wipe away any accumulated debris from the ear flap with a tissue or ball of cotton.

This surgery essentially removes the ear structures but leaves the ear flap unchanged.

Their ear flap can prevent the dog from shaking loose or dislodging water from the ear canal.

Genetics: Dogs with floppy ears are more prone to ear infection because their ear flap restricts air flow and creates a dark and moist environment that is a breeding ground for yeast and bacteria.

In addition, be mindful of the condition on the ear flap.

The key signs to watch for an ear infection will a sudden odor that has developed, discharge in the ears, as well as redness or selling on the ear flap or canal.

When a mite infested cat constantly scratches its ear, it can tear open tiny blood vessels in the ear flap, which can lead to permanent disfigurement.

This is a type of earset where the ear flap is dropped but has a fold that makes it break to the side.

The surgeon did an amazing job — Frodo came out with only a small portion of his ear flap missing!

We had no idea what he would look like after surgery, and there was always a risk they would open him up and make a decision to remove the whole ear flap or potentially more of his head and face.

Some dogs can be in such discomfort that they can cause damage to their ear flap (pinna) from the scratching and repeated shaking over time.

When using a ear cleansing solution or wash, a few drops should be applied to the inside of the ear flap and then the tip of the ear wash bottle should be inserted a few millimeters into the ear canal.

We also requested that the margins be the minimum size, in order to save as much of the ear flap as possible.

Sometimes, a «civil war bandage» which fastens the dog's ears to the side of his head, is recommended for ear flap scabs and bleeding, with the intention being to have a scab stay on long enough for healing to take place underneath — but of course keeping the ears down in this manner is even more detrimental for the inner ears where the underlying problem exists, because it prevents any air from circulating.

Wild boars found these to be handy targets to grab; cropping developed to eliminate the ear flap and thus spare the dog the pain of having it ripped off in a fight.

We saw the oncologist, and they recommended removing the entire ear flap and surrounding area.