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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.
Why a Cat’s Ears Are Red
Red cat ears usually mean fever, ear mites, or heat. Check temperature for fever, treat mites, or just cool the cat down.
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Why does my dog keep shaking its head and flicking its ears?
Constant head-shaking points to ear infection, ear mites, or water/foreign-object irritation. Rinse out debris with warm water and dry; dark brown discharge means mites (deworm + ear drops); foul odor with redness/itching means otitis (drops + meds, or vet for inner-ear infection).