Learn about the veterinary topic of Ear Structure and Function in Cats. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the Merck Vet Manual.
Treating cat ear mites.Ear mites can thrive inside your cat’s ear, munching on ear wax and skin oils. Your veterinarian will probably diagnose an ear mite infection by checking a sample of your cat’s ear wax under a microscope. Treatment for ear mites generally includes a good ear cleani...
Two were intact toms; one, a gray cat we named Silver, is ear-tipped, and was absolutely starving. And, this young kitty meows to us and likes to be petted! All local rescues are overwhelmed and post that they cannot come take cats for anyone now. So, now that it looks like we wi...
This breed is prone to ear infections due to their narrow ear canals which easily trap wax. A routine ear examination is necessary to help prevent infections. When checking your American Curl’s ears do it carefully and gently to prevent breaking the ear cartilage. Also, always call a vet f...
Wax build up in ear Ear mites Ear infections Noise trauma How Do You Know If Your Cat Is Deaf There may me many owners out there who have a cats who has hearing problems and who are not aware of it, simply because the cats have learned to cope well. However there are some common ...
When used for skin conditions, clean the affected area and let the area dry. Then apply a thin film of Animax Ointment with your gloved finger or hand and rub it into the skin. When used for an ear infection, clean the ear to remove any wax or debris. Then place three to five drops...
There is copious mucus and pus produced in these cats. When examined, the external ear canal may show liquid exudates or there may be the presence of a wax-covered mass at the eardrum. Flushing the ear canal thoroughly reveals the fleshy pink to red polyp protruding into the ear canal....
Hi, I took my cat to the vet as she had what I thought was dark wax on one of her ears. After analysis under the microscope of a sample taken from her ear, the diagnosis as far as I understood, is that there are bacteria causing otitis. My cat was prescribed Aurizon drops, the ...
“catnip response” since it was not seen during their normal daily activity. None of the cats had medical problems with their ears, nor did we observe any buildup of wax in their ear canal to account for head shaking. We also did not see any scratching or pawing aimed at the head or...
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