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Dog Ear Infection with Facial Swelling: Causes & Urgent Vet Care
Why Facial Swelling Is a Red Flag
Ear infections (otitis externa/media) rarely cause periorbital/facial swelling. Its presence suggests extension or complication:
- Abscess/cellulitis spreading from ear canal or pinna
- Otitis media/interna with facial nerve involvement
- Salivary gland/lymph node involvement (retrobulbar, parotid)
- Trauma/bite wound with secondary infection
- Neoplasia (rare but possible)
Immediate Action
Seek veterinary care today. Diagnosis requires otoscopy, cytology, imaging (CT/MRI if deep), and possibly culture. Treatment may include systemic antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, drainage, or surgery.
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