i've known many cats with cauliflower ears over the years--i know one that
now looks like a scottish fold! no problems at all....

On 12/6/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

 I am not saying not to do the surgery, because it might be fine, but if
the hematoma does not hurt him, cauliflower ear really is not a big deal. My
father has one from a high school wrestling injury over 50 years ago and it
has never bothered him or even been very noticeable. obviously it will be
more noticeable on a cat, but maybe not more bothersome to him?

How old is Boo?

Michelle

In a message dated 12/6/2006 11:26:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Hi -

I have a feline leukemia positive, partially paralyzed
cat (Boo) who suffers from pressure sores on his bum.
He's been on antibiotics on & off for years due to his
paralysis induced pressure sores.  Two weeks ago his
health declined when he developed a severe liver
infection and jaundice.  Since then, with the addition
of 2 antibiotics & other meds, his health has improved
and the jaundice is greatly reduced.

Unfortunately Boo has also developed an ear hematoma.
My vet has drained it with a syringe, but it has
filled back up with fluid, as she said it would.  My
vet is telling me that the only way to completely fix
the hematoma is with surgery.  Since his health is not
great I'm concerned about doing this.  But his ear is
not getting better, and, although my vet has told me
that the hematoma won't effect his overall health, he
will develop a califlower ear and have issues with
cleaning the ear, if it's not corrected.

Has anyone had any experience with a hematoma?  Is
there any way to correct the problem without putting
Boo under anesthesia?

Thanks,
Linda






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