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Not sure what’s wrong—black stuff comes out of the ear; could it be ear mites?
Black/brown ear buildup likely means ear mites, with scratching and head-shaking. Confirm with a vet ear exam. Clean with a dedicated ear cleaner (don't use cotton swabs deep), then apply ear medication and an e-collar; also use a topical antiparasitic. Treat 3–4 weeks, plus a week after symptoms clear.
Why Does Your Cat Keep Shaking Its Ears?
Frequent ear shaking in cats is usually ear mites, ear inflammation, trapped water, or skin disease around the ear. Check the canal for dark discharge or redness; mites and infections need vet care and medication, while water needs gentle drying and regular cleaning.
Is Redness at the Corner of a Cat’s Eye a Tear Stain?
Redness at a cat's eye corner isn't always tear stains - it can be discharge, infection, injury, or diet-related heat. Learn the four causes and how to treat each.
Does a Rabbit Scratching Its Ears Mean Ear Mites?
A rabbit that keeps scratching or shaking its ears is often dealing with ear mites, but it could also be simple earwax or an insect bite. Check the ears: clean wax gently, or if mites are present, isolate the rabbit, clean and disinfect, and use an Elizabethan collar while treating.
Can Cat Ear Mites Spread to Other Cats?
Yes—ear mites are highly contagious between cats (and dogs) through direct contact, and kittens are most at risk. Signs are itching, a foul odor, and dark ear discharge. Prevent with regular deworming, ear cleaning, good nutrition, and a clean environment.
My cat went bald under the ears and stopped eating after a bath—what’s wrong?
If a cat did not lose fur or stop eating before a bath but after the bath goes bald under the ears and won't eat, possible causes: 1. stress from a scary bath causing anorexia; 2. the ear area has a scent gland and normally sparser fur, and washing off excess oil and loose fur makes it look bolder—usually no heavy treatment, just clean and add nutrition; 3. environment change or stress causing anorexia. Watch closely; if it persists or shows vomiting, diarrhea, or no eating, see a vet.
How long does dog dental cleaning take?
A dog's dental cleaning usually takes about an hour, longer if teeth are poor. It includes X-ray, scaling, plaque removal, and polishing.
A feral cat tore a chick’s leg off and bit off its rear
This is natural predatory behavior by a feral cat, which hunts small animals for food. Protect chicks with secure enclosures and seek veterinary care for injuries.
How often should a pet ferret’s ears be cleaned?
Clean a pet ferret's ears 1 to 2 times a week with ear cleaner: drop in, massage a minute, let it shake, then swab gently. Be careful not to puncture the eardrum.
My cat has tearing, more discharge, and one red eye corner
A little eye discharge is normal and needs daily cleaning, but much discharge with a red corner is not; greasy food or low water causes 'heat' and excess discharge. Switch to light food and water, clean daily, and treat keratitis or entropion if present.