How do you tell if your cat has ear mites or ear infection?
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How do you tell if your cat has ear mites or ear infection?
What Are the Signs of an Ear Infection in a Cat?
- Black or yellowish discharge.
- Redness or swelling of the ear flap or ear canal.
- Waxy buildup on or near the ear canal.
- Discharge from the ear that resembles coffee grounds (a symptom of ear mites)
- Strong odor.
- Hearing loss.
- Loss of balance or disorientation.
Why does my cat keep rubbing her ear?
Your cat might be scratching her ears because she’s having an allergic reaction. Cats can be allergic to many of the same things as humans—dust, pollen, mold, grass, insect bites, food, and medication. Allergies cause ear infections, and red, inflamed, itchy ears.
What are the clinical signs of ear mites?
What are the clinical signs of ear mites?
- Ear irritation causing scratching at the ears or head shaking.
- A dark waxy or crusty discharge from the ear.
- Areas of hair loss resulting from self-trauma – scratching or excessive grooming.
- A crusted rash around or in the ear.
Why does my cat scratch her ears until they bleed?
Infections and mites are the most common reasons for itchy and bleeding cat ears. Other explanations include allergies, hypertension, trapped objects, inflammation from the sun, and insect stings. If your cat is scratching ears to the point of bleeding, you need to start by cleaning up the wound.
What does a cat ear infection look like?
Symptoms of Ear infection in Cats Ear discharge resembling coffee grounds. Yellowish or black discharge. Head tilting. Swelling or redness in the ear canal.
Can ear mites make cats sick?
This causes severe itching and, if left untreated, can cause bacterial infections, swelling of the ear canal and eventually partial or total deafness. The mites can also travel all over your cat’s body, causing itching and swelling. Again, left untreated they can lead to systemic infections.