This is an intriguing story because it illustrates what a domestic cat feels when they have an infestation of ear mites (Otodectes cyanotis). It is going the extra mile and it took a bit of courage for a veterinarian, Dr … Continue reading →
Don’t be alarmed because it is appears to be infinitesimally rare but cats can give humans ear mites causing otitis externa. ‘Otitis externa’ means an inflammation or infection of the external part of the ear canal, the part from the … Continue reading →
When a cat has ear mites a dark brown waxy discharge can be seen when you look in the cat’s ears which looks like coffee grounds and which MAY BE FOUL SMELLING. The answer to the question in the title … Continue reading →
There are two nicely optimistic pictures of cats without their ear flaps on the internet both of which come from Facebook rescue organisations. They both lost their ear flaps (pinnae) because of infections and haematomas. I wondered how it had … Continue reading →
This article is about just how dangerous ear mites can be for a cat. Many cats, especially those who reside outdoors, have a healthy dose of the black buildup in their ear canal. But did you know ear mites, left … Continue reading →
