CHAPTER XI 



DISEASES AND INJURIES OF THE EAR 



Serous Abscess Internal Canker of Ear Eczema of the 

 Ear Morbid Growths in the Auditory Passage- 

 Accumulation of Waxy Material Torn Ears Mange 

 of the Ear. 



Serous Abscess. 



THIS is a very common injury, and one that 

 apparently results from a bruise, although the 

 owner may be quite unaware of any such injury. 

 The ear gradually assumes a baggy appearance, 

 due to the accumulation of an inflammatory fluid 

 between the skin and cartilage (or ear flap), causing 

 a bulging both on the inner and outer side of the 

 latter. 



The swelling comes on gradually, and with 

 increasing tension the pain increases ; in fact, cats 

 suffer a great deal when afflicted with this injury, 

 technically known as hcematoma of the ear. 



Treatment. 



It is better to take the cat to a veterinary sur- 

 geon, but if this is not convenient make a half-inch 



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