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Why Does a Cat Keep Scratching Its Ears?
Frequent ear scratching usually means ear mites, wax buildup, fleas, otitis externa, or allergy. Clean the ears with an ear cleanser for mites and wax, treat otitis externa with meds, and remove the allergen for allergy cases — see a vet if a hematoma forms.
Is this thing inside the ear a disease? The cat keeps scratching its ear.
From the photo the ear canal is fairly clean with little discharge, ruling out ear mites or skin infection, but the deep L-shaped canal needs an otoscope. The image shows a suspected growing mass - polyp, ceruminous adenoma, or inflammatory tissue - likely causing the scratching. Put a head cone on now to prevent skin damage and get an ear exam and cytology to confirm and treat.
My hamster had a tumor that was very large; after medication there was no improvement, then it broke open on its own, keeps scratching, and bleeds. What should I do, what medicine and dressing to use?
For an abdominal tumor, first determine type at an exotic-pet vet; benign ones can be cleaned and surgically removed, malignant need biopsy and surgery plus radiotherapy. If no vet access, keep the wound clean and dry with iodine and antibiotic ointment like erythromycin.
There are hardened yellow-liquid particles in the ear that cannot be picked; the cat keeps scratching its ear. I put anti-mite drops yesterday and today they appeared.
The cat may have ear inflammation or ear mites; check for discharge, which suggests mites causing itch and scratching with redness and scabs. Other parasites like ticks or fleas also itch. Find the specific cause for targeted treatment.
My dog keeps scratching and probably has fleas; I bought medication, but then noticed pus-filled bumps on its belly with a lot of scabbing, and I don’t dare to buy medication casually — I really don’t know what to do
Pus-filled bumps and scabs on a dog's belly are generally skin inflammation caused by bacterial superficial pyoderma, usually because the dog frequently lies on damp flooring or in a humid environment while its own skin resistance is weak, leading to secondary bacterial infection. If you don't know how to handle it, the best approach is to take the dog for a skin scraping examination and use medication as directed by the veterinarian.
My cat kept scratching and now has a bald patch behind her ear—what could it be?
Hair loss and scratching behind a cat's ears can have several causes. It may be ringworm, a fungal skin infection causing itching, scaling, and redness. It can also be eczema or a parasitic infestation, so a vet visit is recommended for a proper diagnosis.
Cat death: found it had bitten off several patches around its neck; unknown how long; lay stiff on the scratching post with a bent tail, eyes open; the other cat in the room also died
Only post-death signs were given, so the cause of two deaths is unclear. Possibilities include severe infectious disease, fight stress, or shared toxin. A necropsy is needed.
How to stop a cat from scratching things?
Provide scratching posts and toys to redirect a cat's scratching away from furniture. Enough exercise and play also reduce boredom-driven scratching.
How to Stop a Cat from Scratching the Sofa
Place several scratching posts where the cat hangs out, offer new toys, and spray citrus or pet-safe deterrent on the sofa. Stop the behavior promptly with gentle correction.
How to Stop a Cat from Scratching People?
Methods: provide scratching posts and cat trees to release energy and anxiety. Give enough attention to build trust. When it scratches, say 'no' or 'stop' firmly and stop it. Do not play with fingers or feet, which teach it to claw. Trim nails regularly to avoid injury.