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The cat ear canal health issues

Infographic on cat ear canal health issues

PoC avatarPosted on December 9, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 9, 2022

This is an infographic on cat ear canal health issues. You might think that this is a very specialist, unusual topic around which to create an infographic, but it isn’t. On my reading of cat health issues, ear mites residing … continue reading…

Posted in ear canal health | Tagged bacterial infection, cat ears, cat health care, cat health problems, ear canal, ear mites, fungal infection, inflammation, polyps

8 reasons why your cat paws at their ears

PoC avatarPosted on August 22, 2022 by Michael BroadAugust 22, 2022

If your cat is persistently pawing at their ear flaps (but not washing them), I believe you will need to see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Be aware that your cat is in discomfort, perhaps extreme discomfort due to … continue reading…

Posted in pawing at ears | Tagged cat behavior, cat ear infection, cat ears, cat health, cat itchy skin, Cat Parasites, ear mites, ectoparasites, fungal infection, pawing at ear | Leave a reply
Ultrasonic cat deterrents can be heard by people sometimes

Some people can hear ultrasonic cat deterrents

PoC avatarPosted on July 26, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 26, 2022

The ultrasonic sound cat deterrent is recommended by the RSPB. It’s effective between 22-46% of the time and is therefore moderately effective in deterring indoor/outdoor cats from coming into your garden. If they get past the barrier of high-pitched sound, … continue reading…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cat deterrents, cat ears, cat repellants, cat senses, hearing, sounds cats hate, ultrasonic deterrent | Leave a reply
Hearing range of domestic cat

Hearing range of the domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2022 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2022

The hearing range of the domestic cat is one of the broadest among all the mammals. A study published in 1985 concluded that “the hearing range of the cat for sounds of 70 dB extends from 48 Hz to 85 … continue reading…

Posted in ears | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, hearing
Itchy ear

Natural cure for cat’s ear infection – from pau d’ arco to Hepar Sulph

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 30, 2022

A natural cure for cat’s ear infection can become an effective means to end the constant shaking of the head and scratching of the ear that accompanies this common ear problem. Or it may alleviate the condition. While your feline … continue reading…

Posted in Infection | Tagged bacterial infection, cat ear infection, cat ears, cat health problems, cat itchy skin, Cat Mites, Cat Parasites, cleaning cat ears, ear mites, home treatments for cats, infection | 118 Replies
White cat with amputated ears

What is solar dermatitis in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on November 26, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 26, 2021

In cats, solar dermatitis is a recurrent skin disease caused by exposure to sunlight leading to sunburn. It is most often seen in white cats or cats with white noses and white ears. It is a recurrent inflammation which may … continue reading…

Posted in solar dermatosis | Tagged bicolor cats, cancer, cat ears, cat health, cat health care, damaged ears, solar dermatitis, solar dermatosis, sunburn, sunscreen, tattooing cats, white cats | Leave a reply
'You've got eyes in the back of your head' applies to cats more than humans as they have swivelling ears

Domestic cats have ‘eyes in the back of their heads’

PoC avatarPosted on November 16, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 17, 2021

If you are a native English speaker, you have probably heard the of saying “have eyes in the back of your head”. It applies to a person who is aware of what is going on behind them and around them … continue reading…

Posted in ears | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, cat senses, cat tails, cats ears, hearing | Leave a reply
Midas a female cat with 2 normal ears and 2 extra ear flaps

4-eared cats have 2 functioning ears

PoC avatarPosted on November 14, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 20, 2021

It’s a point worth making. Domestic cats with 4 ears have 2 functioning ears. The extra pair, which are smaller than the original functioning ears, are, in fact, a pair of ear flaps (pinnae). They are appendages and no more. … continue reading…

Posted in genetics | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, celebrity cat, congenital deformity, genetic mutation, recessive genetic mutation | Leave a reply
Aslan the cat with four ears due to recessive genetic mutation

What causes a cat to have 4 ears?

PoC avatarPosted on July 27, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 27, 2021

We don’t know much about the genetic mutation which causes a cat to have 4 ears, which the experts describe as a “cosmetic anomaly”. The description “4 ears” is actually incorrect because ‘ears’ includes the whole ear: the ear flap, … continue reading…

Posted in genetic mutation | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, genetic mutation, genetic mutation cat | Leave a reply
Fluff was sunburned and had to have his ear flaps removed due to skin cancer

Do cats get sunburned? Yes, and skin cancer sometimes.

PoC avatarPosted on July 22, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 22, 2021

Yes, cats do get sunburned sometimes. We see this quite a lot on the Internet and it is particularly relevant at the moment in many parts of the world where it’s very hot. The interesting aspect of domestic cats getting … continue reading…

Posted in sunburn | Tagged cancer, cat ears, cat health, cat health care, DNA, dominant white gene, feline cancer, sunburn, UV light, white cats | Leave a reply
Bumps and scabs on ears in summer is possibly caused by a seasonal allergy to pollen or grass

Bumps and scabs on ears during summer. A cause.

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 4, 2021

This might be an instructive story which may guide some cat owners but please remember that cat owners who are unqualified in veterinary medicine should be very cautious about self-diagnosis through Internet research. You might get some ideas through personal … continue reading…

Posted in allergy | Tagged allergens, allergies in cats, cat ears, flea bite allergy | 2 Replies
Cat Ear Positions - Ears Forward

How many muscles in a cat’s tail and ears?

PoC avatarPosted on May 22, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 22, 2021

Tail muscles mainly consist of the following 6 on both sides: M. sacrocaudalis dorsalis medialis (SDM); M. sacrocaudalis dorsalis lateralis (SDL); M. coccygeus lateralis (CL); M. coccygeus medialis (CM); M. sacrocaudalis ventralis lateralis (SVL) and M. sacrocaudalis ventralis medialis (SVM) … continue reading…

Posted in ears | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears | Leave a reply
Strange cat ears

Semi-abstract picture of cat anatomy: ears

PoC avatarPosted on May 4, 2021 by Michael BroadMay 4, 2021

Here is a picture of a part of the domestic cat anatomy that is semi-abstract because the ears are so strange. The image immediately appealed to me as suitable to make a puzzling picture. They are the ears of an … continue reading…

Posted in ears | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, cat photography, Elf Cat, hairless cats | Leave a reply

Hairless cat earwax buildup (a discussion)

PoC avatarPosted on April 23, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 23, 2021

The public is told that earwax buildup is greater in hairless cats than normal. Because there is a greater than normal buildup of earwax in hairless cats, the ears have to be cleaned more frequently. However, there is some mystifying … continue reading…

Posted in Hairless Cats | Tagged cat breeder, cat ears, cat health, cat health care, cat video, cat welfare, cleaning cat ears, earwax, hairless cats, sebaceous glands, Sphynx cat breeder | Leave a reply
Pet Acoustics feline music player to calm cats

Cats hear three time more than we do. Discuss.

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 30, 2021

Yes, it is said that cats hear three times more than we do because they can hear sound with frequencies which are three times higher than humans. Cats can hear frequencies from 40Hz to 85,000 Hz (Dr Morris says it … continue reading…

Posted in hearing | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, hearing | 1 Reply

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