What should I do if a piece of my dog's ear was bitten off by another dog?

Answer by  lmzaroog (108)

If it stops bleeding on its own, just apply antibiotic ointment. Any concerns and you should take him to a vet.

Answer by  NGoodson (3395)

If it's a big enough piece, you may be able to get it sown back on. Either way, you should take your dog to the vet.

Answer by  tofuturk (581)

Stop the bleeding using direct pressure. If it does not stop bleeding or there is much blood loss the dog may need to see a vet to get stitches. Put an antibiotic cream on the wound to prevent infection.

Answer by  mrsshelast (899)

Idealy, get your dog to a vet. In the mea time, carefully clean the wound with alcohol or peroxide. Keep pressue on the wound to stop bleeding. If the injury is very bad, your dog my require stitches, antibiotics, and a rabies shot. Check your dogs health records to make sure he is up to date on vaccinations.

Answer by  Jeff3585 (36)

Take your dog to the vet immediately to make sure that the wound is not infected. Dogs have high pain tolerance, and may not appear to be in pain.

Answer by  MsLizziebug (833)

Put pressure on the ear with a clean towel to keep the bleeding to a minimum and take the dog to a vet immediately. It will need stitches.

Answer by  boxers3 (550)

It's doubtful that the piece of ear can be reattached. Your dog should be treated for infection though. Clean the wound with an anti-bacterial soap and water. Make sure your dog and the other dog are current on their rabies shots. Your dog may require an antibiotic treatment along with an anti inflammatory medication.

Answer by  near2land (493)

Without knowing the severity of the situation between the two dogs, it would be safer to take your dog to the vet for a complete examination.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

Take your dog to the vet to have it checked and make sure it doesn't get infected. Send the bill to the owner of the dog that bit it off.