Posted by:
kensopher
at Thu Jul 24 18:45:11 2008 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by kensopher ]
Yeah, it was kind of a suprise to me also.
If there are no other apparent symptoms of a larger infection, these ear abscesses typically just run their course. Basically, the infection will just work its way outward until the infected "chunk" of flesh just falls off. A small hole will be evident for a very short time, but granulation tissue will close it up within hours to a few days.
Of course, surgery can help speed recovery by removal of the caseous plug. For pet animals, owners might even opt for surgery as a method of speeding recovery.
I am not a Vet., but have learned a lot through rescue, rehab, other rehabbers, and several close friends that are Vets (including one herp Vet.). Keep in mind, though, I'm just some dude on the internet.
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