What Are the General Symptoms of Ear Mites in Cat?
What are Ear Mites?
Ear mites are tiny
infectious organisms resembling microscopic ticks. The mite can just
barely be seen as a small white dot with the naked eye but usually must
be detected by examination of a sample of ear wax under a microscope.
- Excessive scratching and rubbing of ears
- Head shaking
- Black or brown waxy secretion
- Strong odor
- Inflammation
- Obstruction of ear canal with coffee ground-like discharge
What Should I Do If I Think My Cat Has Ear Mites?
It is important to bring your cat to a veterinarian for accurate
diagnosis. Your veterinarian will take a sample of ear discharge and
evaluate it microscopically to confirm the presence of ear mites. Avoid
self-diagnosis, since certain types of bacterial infections can mimic
the symptoms of ear mites.
How Can I Prevent Ear Mites?
A routine ear cleaning once a month can inhibit the presence of ear mites. If your pet has recently recovered from ear mites, be sure to thoroughly clean his bedding and check your other pets for infection.
A routine ear cleaning once a month can inhibit the presence of ear mites. If your pet has recently recovered from ear mites, be sure to thoroughly clean his bedding and check your other pets for infection.
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