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Originally Posted by joej0225  Folks I had sought out additional advice from the local vets and found a new vet I relly like and trust. The office was a much more positive environment compare to the office we had been using.
First I wanted to elaborate on what we think happened in the first place. The rubber band attached to the bow my wife uses might have come loose. Our dog either scratched at it or maybe when rolling around pulled the rubber band over his ear. I know its a freak occurance and we feel terrible. I prefer we dont put anything on his head anymore ever.
So This vet examined the ear and noticed the inside was affected from the loss of circulation the outside remains healthy tissue. So the tip of the ear MAY Likely fall off naturally. Currently the dog is comfortable because the leathery tip is acting like a bandaid. Eventually the inside will fall off like a scab and he will end with a floppy tip of his ear. Worst case scenario is it breaks and re- injures the healthy part of his ear causing bleeding. In which case we bring him in for a bandage and if needed stitching. He had been on antibiodics so we will continue that.
I am so glad I persisted on this. I appreciate the layman's perspectives but my gut said the best thing is not to operate and keep an eye on it. Thats the plan now. I am so glad not to have put my dog through the discomfort of removing his ear, the collar, the fear of another operation the drugs etc.. I am also glad I sought advice and found a better vet.
So Ill post an update if anything happens but I expect this to be a happy ending! Thanks again all! |
I'm glad you sought a third opinion. I personally believe many vets are too eager to just amputate things on dogs, where they would not do so with humans. if he is on antibiotics and you are keeping an eye on it, the danger of a severe infection is minimized.
Good Luck and I hope he does well.