Tagged: cat ear infection

Can cats give ear mites to humans?

Can my cat give me ear mites?

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...

Discharge from cat ear mites can be foul smelling

Do cat ear mites smell?

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...

Ear mites in cats are deeply distressing for the cat

Do ear mites cause pain in cats?

Cat owners want to know. Do ear mites cause pain in cats? It is tricky to know sometimes such is the domestic cat’s ability to hide pain. However, we can rely on some top...

Huge Ear Polyp Removed From Cat

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...

My cat is shaking her head. Why?

This page lists the causes of cat head shaking. Cardi, a cat with terminal cancer I am looking after for a very old lady who is in hospital, is shaking her head from time...


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