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<DIV>Bleeding ear tips can be a sign of a bleeding disorder, such as vWd or thrombopathia. I would ask your vet for a clotting test. If your vet is not familiar with these disorders, I'd look at getting into a specialist or vet school for testing.</DIV>
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<DIV>Also, if the dog is shaking his ears that much, I'd have his ears swabbed for mites, because it's a typical presentation for mite infestations in the ears.</DIV>
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<DIV>I would *not* ignore bleeding ear tips.</DIV>
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<DIV>Sylvie McGee</DIV>
<DIV>HeavenScent Bassets</DIV>
<DIV>Olympia WA</DIV>
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