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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.
3-month-old kitten just home, making a rumbling sound then suddenly a huffing sound with forward body shaking and a painful look; not sure what’s wrong
A forward-leaning cat vocalizing may be coughing or retching; coughing suggests respiratory infection. A vet exam confirms; keep it warm and use respiratory meds by weight if mild.
My cat’s ears have lots of crust and dirty black material
Heavy ear discharge and crusts likely mean ear mites; get an ear exam at the clinic. Mites cause itching and dark wax, and untreated can lead to otitis and hearing loss, so clean, apply mite medicine, deworm monthly, and use a collar.
Cat Calcium Deficiency: Symptoms and Fixes
Cat calcium lack shows as unexplained twitching, incomplete bone growth (rickets, paralysis), slow growth, uneven teeth (a double row), and poor appetite. Fix with quality food plus meat and supplements like liquid calcium, and sun for absorption; pregnant and lactating mothers need extra.
Why Is My Cat’s Voice Hoarse — and What to Do
A hoarse cat voice can come from vocal rest, dry air, a cold, bronchitis, 'heat' from salty dry food, a viral infection, or a throat foreign body. Minor cases just need more water; if there is phlegm, a lasting cough, or other signs, see a vet. Watch for head-shaking, drooling, and pawing at the face, which signal something stuck.
Why does my cat shiver after vomiting?
Shivering after vomiting may come from gastrointestinal spasm pain, or from pancreatitis causing abdominal pain. See a vet promptly to avoid dehydration from excessive vomiting.
How to Tell If a Cat’s Ear Mites Are Cured?
Cured ears stop producing dark discharge and the cat stops scratching and shaking. A vet exam showing no mites confirms it.
What happens if a cat gets ear mites?
Ear mites cause itching and odor with dark brown waxy or crusty discharge; untreated they cause otitis with redness, discharge, erosion, and hearing loss. Frequent scratching and head shaking lead to ear hematomas and hair loss; treat promptly with an Elizabethan collar.
What Are the Signs of Ear Mites in Cats?
Ear mites in cats typically cause head and ear scratching, head shaking, heavy brown discharge in the ear canal, and a foul odor. If you notice these signs, consider ear mites and consult a vet for diagnosis. If confirmed, treat promptly with mite medication and an ear-cleaning solution, following the vet's instructions and label to eliminate the mites completely.
What happens if a cat smells catnip?
Catnip makes a cat excited with rolling and drooling from a brain effect, and in small amounts eases stress and appetite. Too much can cause breathing trouble.