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What color should a dog’s earwax be?
Normal earwax is yellow and scant; black, brown or red with odor suggests inflammation or ear mites. Get a vet check; for mites use drops and mite medicine.
Why does cat earwax smell bad?
Smelly earwax comes from microbes breaking down ear oils and from infections or scent glands. Ear infections by bacteria or fungi are a common cause.
Frequent ear scratching; examination shows red spots and papules in the ear canal and hair loss around the ear base, with a large amount of black earwax on a cotton swab
Based on your description, the red spots and papules in the canal, hair loss at the ear base, and heavy black earwax suggest ear mite infection. Ear mites cause dark discharge and intense itching with head shaking. For mites, clean the canal and apply mite medication until cured; antibiotic ear drops may be needed to prevent secondary infection.
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.
Is a Spotless Dog Ear Always Better?
A dog's ears self-clean — wax traps debris and slowly works it out, so over-cleaning does more harm than good and can upset the ear's pH, especially with existing disease. Clean about weekly with a pet ear solution, watch for odor or redness, and skip hydrogen peroxide, which kills the helpful bacteria too.
Dog Otitis Externa: Symptoms and Treatment
Otitis externa is inflammation of the outer ear canal, marked by intense itching, head shaking, and a foul-smelling discharge, and is common in floppy-eared dogs. Treat it early with cleaning and medication, since neglect can progress to painful middle-ear infection.
A Guide to Cleaning Your Cat’s Ears
Sometimes we see a cat pawing at its ear—then we must tell normal earwax from harmful ear mites.
How to Control Ear Mites in Cats During Winter
Cat and dog ear canals are closed L shapes; in winter they are warm and damp - a breeding ground for mites. Many owners skip winter ear care. How to confirm and gently remove ear mites without hurting the fragile canal - read on.
How to Bathe Your Pet at Home
Bath frequency: adult dogs weekly, autumn-winter 2-3 times a month. Puppies less due to low resistance. Cats not often - every 3-6 months per tolerance.
Can Cat Ear Mites Spread to Humans
Can cat ear mites spread to people? Ear mites can infect humans, but it's hard to catch unless you transfer the mites from the cat's ear to your own.