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Are the Black Specks from Cleaning Ear Mites Really Ear Mites?
Typical ear mites cause heavy brown/black discharge, itching and a strong odor with head shaking. From your description it is likely ear mites; use a cat-specific ear drop and mite medication, keep a collar on, and clean the environment to prevent reinfection.
Is my cat’s ear condition ear mites or Malassezia? After cleaning, large black discharge returns the next day.
Black waxy discharge returning next day strongly suggests ear mites causing itch, scratching, and head shaking; untreated it becomes otitis externa with hair loss and sores. Confirm with otoscopy; clean and treat 3-4 weeks, twice daily, monthly prevention, Elizabethan collar.
My rabbit is a female, almost one year old. In this small town I don’t know how it got something like dandruff on its ears; the area around the ears is hard and it scratched it open, with dandruff around the breaks, both ears like this. I don’t know if it’s ear mites or ringworm.
Rabbits scratch ears from earwax, itch, or ear mite infection, especially if ears are not cleaned. Poor cage hygiene also triggers scratching. Ear mites show brown discharge and strong itch with head shaking. Confirm the cause and treat.
My cat has earwax in its ear canal—is it ear mites?
Large black earwax usually means ear mites; if it's dirty again the next day after cleaning, treat as mites. Mites cause itching, scratching and head shaking, so use an Elizabethan collar. Clean with a special ear cleaner (never cotton swabs in the canal), then apply ear medication; treatment takes 3-4 weeks plus a week after symptoms fade, and regular external parasite control.
My cat scratched its ears raw; inside is smelly, dirty and has pus—ear mites or something else?
Pus, tissue growth and odor with scratching suggest secondary bacterial ear infection, often from mixed bacteria, fungi and ear mites. Clean twice daily with an ear cleaner (not cotton swabs), then apply antibacterial drops like Posatex or Epi-Otic, with a loose collar. If it persists, see a vet to avoid inner-ear damage.
My nearly three-month-old kitten has ear mites that blocked its ears; I cleaned but could not reach inside, bought ear cleaner and ear-mite medicine, but the kitten cannot shake the debris out, so I cleaned manually — what should I do?
Suspected ear mites with no debris shaken out is normal because a cat's ear canal is L-shaped and holds secretion at the bend; simple cleaning cannot finish it. After the cleaner and medicine arrive, fill the canal, massage the base 5 to 10 seconds so the cat shakes some out, wipe the outer ear, then apply a drop or two of mite medicine for 2 to 4 weeks. Never use cotton swabs inside; use an Elizabethan collar and a monthly selamectin preventive.
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.
Does a Cat Shaking Its Head Mean Ear Mites?
Frequent head shaking is not always caused by ear mites - it can also signal ear infections, parasites, or skin disease. Ear mites cause dark, foul-smelling discharge and intense itching; check the ears and, if you see redness, excess wax, or odor, see a vet for a proper diagnosis.
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.