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How to Treat Ear Mites in Cats
Ear mites are as troublesome for cat owners as ringworm—both are highly contagious, prone to recurrence, and harmful to your cat's health. Here is what you need to know about feline ear mites.
It has ear mites but I cleaned them; now the face and behind the ears are flaking — is it ringworm?
Facial hair loss with a history of ear mites is more likely parasite or bacterial infection. Treat the mites and do external deworming; clean discharge to avoid secondary bacteria. Both parasites and bacteria cause hair loss, so deworm and use an antibacterial spray or ointment on the face.
Doni’s right eye half-closed since afternoon, discharge and tears, only on that side; wondering if ear mites from shared cage
Eye closure and tearing have many causes including heat, irritants, and eye inflammation, not necessarily ear mites. Check the ears; if clean, ear mites are unlikely.
My cat slept in the bed of an adult cat that has ear mites—will it catch them?
Yes, sleeping in an infected cat's bed can spread ear mites. Isolate the infected cat and clean/disinfect its items (sunlight or a mite remover). Clean the other cat's ears; if it's also infected, use ear cleaner and mite medication to stop it worsening.
One of my cat’s ears has no ear mites and looks clean, but has a slight odor and she meows when I touch it.
A clean ear that hurts when touched may simply mean the cat dislikes being handled or has naturally sensitive ears. If the odor is strong, a bacterial or Malassezia ear infection is possible—watch for scratching, discharge, or swelling.
How to comfortably treat a cat’s ear mites?
Cat ear mites are ear-scab mites in the canal causing itch, pain, and brown wax. Clean the canal with mite medicine or ear wash, then use a dewormer with avermectin or ivermectin. To prevent secondary infection, use anti-inflammatory drops or oral medicine under a vet's guidance, and keep an Elizabethan collar on.
What if dog ear mites are severe?
Severe ear mites cause canal inflammation with redness, congestion, itching, and pain. Severe infection may cause ulcer, scaling, and thickening, even systemic infection and hearing damage. Frequent head-shaking and scratching may cause an ear hematoma. Treat promptly at a vet.
Yellow stuff in ear; not sure if ear mites or something else
From the photo, the dirty ear is likely from lack of cleaning; cats have wax and discharge. Clean 1-2 weeks with pet ear solution and soft cloth; avoid damage.
What happens if a Teddy gets ear mites?
Ear mites cause itch, pain, brown/black discharge, red swollen canals and a foul smell, with head shaking and scratching. Untreated they can reach the middle ear or cause a hematoma; see a vet for a smear test.
My kitten has ear mites and was prescribed ear drops; can I also use the Revolution (Selamectin) I bought at the same time?
Ear-mite treatment can usually go with external parasite control, and some parasite meds even help mites. Clean the ear first, apply the drops, then apply the spot-on where the cat cannot lick and use a collar.