My dog has a black lump on the tip of his ear it is filled with blood and is more hard than soft. It seems to be getting bigger at a slow rate but it has been over a week and we have been disinfecting and putting propolis on it with no avail. What could this be?

This could be a small blister or a mass it is very hard to tell from the picture. Your vet can remove this for you. If it continues to grow I would have it removed.

My dog has a huge mass on her right ear looks purple

Hello, this mass needs to be removed. It would be best for you to take your dog to your vet for this to be done. Good luck

It started small and it's been growing it has been checked out a few years ago and it's not cancer but it's getting bigger and I can't afford to have it removed is it painful for him what should I do to keep him comfortable until I can afford to have it removed.

Thank you for your question. Tumors in the ear can be very painful and difficult to manage It would be best to have your dog seen by a veterinarian, even if you can't afford to have the tumor taken out at this point. There are pain medications and topical medications that might help to keep him comfortable so that he is not suffering. I hope that everything goes well for him.

Good day, my baby pup has numerous almost scab looking spots in his ear, all the way form the canal to the outer layer of his ear. He scratches it a lot and struggles to shake his head but does it often. should i get it checked out

I think it would be a good idea to have Rolo seen by a veterinarian, yes, as there are many causes for that problem, and it seems to be bothering him and sounds painful. They'll be able to see him, figure out what is causing the problem, and get him treatment.

My 2 year old Pit Bull has a growth we believe to be a polyp in her outer ear. It is completely blocking the ear canal. We took her to a local vet and they suggested Surgery is TECA the only option for this removal or can this be treated with another less invasive option. ?

It really depends on the type of mass and how infiltrated the mass is to underlying tissue; sometimes a less invasive option is possible but if your Veterinarian believes that the mass is malignant then total ear canal ablation would be the surgical treatment of choice. If you are not confident in the diagnosis and treatment plan you should visit another Veterinarian for an examination to get their point of view. Regards Dr Callum Turner DVM