Ram's ear is swollen

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My ram's ear is so swollen that it is closed. I believe he must have gotten stung by a honeybee. It does not look like an abscess, but is more diffuse, where the entire ear is swollen and sagging down. It feels warm. No signs of cuts or scabs. I gave him two benadryl. No changes.
 

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bee, wasp, hornet for sure something got him. give the Benadryl time to work and expect him to hive a sore itchy ear for a few days. if he was stung he should be fine but keep an eye on it for continued or worsening swelling
 
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