FurWell at Barkingham provides expert ear surgery for pets suffering from chronic ear disease, aural hematomas, and conditions requiring surgical intervention. Our team is dedicated to restoring your pet's comfort and hearing health.
Ear surgery encompasses several procedures including aural hematoma repair, ear canal ablation for end-stage ear disease, and surgical drainage of deep ear infections. Chronic ear disease that does not respond to medical management may require surgery to provide lasting relief. Aural hematomas — blood-filled swellings of the ear flap — are a common condition that requires surgical drainage and repair to prevent permanent deformity.
We perform a complete ear examination including otoscopy and cytology to assess the extent of disease before recommending surgery.
Your pet is placed under anesthesia. The specific surgical procedure performed depends on the condition being treated, whether an aural hematoma repair or a more involved ear canal procedure.
Post-operative care includes pain management, ear cleaning protocols, and bandaging as needed. Follow-up appointments monitor healing and resolution of the underlying condition.
Pets with end-stage ear disease experience constant pain from infection and inflammation. Surgery provides the only lasting relief when medical treatment has failed.
Aural hematomas that go untreated result in permanent cauliflower-ear deformity. Prompt surgical repair restores a normal ear shape.
Ear surgery corrects conditions that cause chronic head shaking, scratching, and discomfort, allowing your pet to live comfortably and freely.
We perform aural hematoma repair, surgical drainage of deep ear infections, and in advanced cases, total ear canal ablation (TECA) for pets with end-stage ear disease. Our veterinarians will evaluate your pet and recommend the procedure appropriate for their specific condition.
Aural hematoma repair typically heals within 2-4 weeks. More extensive ear canal surgeries may require 4-6 weeks of healing with regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress and manage the underlying ear disease.
Your pet will need to fast for 8-12 hours before surgery. Bring any prior ear culture results, treatment history, and health records. Our team will provide complete pre-surgical instructions when you schedule your appointment.
Signs that ear surgery may be necessary include chronic ear infections that repeatedly return despite treatment, severe ear pain or head shaking, a swollen or puffy ear flap (aural hematoma), and significant scarring or narrowing of the ear canal.
Call us at (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. We are open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm. Schedule an ear evaluation today.
If your pet is shaking their head, scratching their ears, or has a swollen ear flap, contact us today. Call (864) 458-8500 or visit 1240 E Butler Rd, Greenville, SC 29607. Open Monday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm.
