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5 Οκτ 2020 · Ear problems in cats are a common cause of scratching and head shaking. Causes can include bacterial or fungal infection, foreign material (grass seeds), and parasites (ear mites). Continue reading to learn about the common symptoms, treatments, and prevention of ear problems in your cat.
Although most cats will go through life without experiencing a serious problem with their ears, owners should know that a variety of conditions—including congenital defects, infections, trauma and age-related changes—can be extremely painful and may compromise an animal’s hearing.
20 Αυγ 2018 · Ear problems are common in cats – they may affect the pinnae (the ears sitting on top of the head), the external ear canal, the middle ear, and/or the inner ear. The most common diseases affect the external ear – the ear canal and/or pinna (singular of pinnae).
This article looks at the anatomy of a cat's ears, what different ear positions are communicating as well as covering common ear problems in cats.
Allergies to environmental allergens (for example, house dust, house dust mites, pollen from trees, grasses and weeds, and molds) and foods commonly cause inflammation of the skin (dermatitis) in cats. Allergies can cause redness and itchiness of the ears. Ear infections are also common.
Some of the most common ear problems in cats include: Ear infections – an irritating and painful overgrowth of bacteria or yeast inside the ear, often caused by another underlying problem. Allergic skin disease – skin disease often includes the ears and causes red, inflamed, itchy skin.
