My 8-year-old neutered male cat has had several health issues over the years. The first was repeated urinary emergencies leading an expensive surgery. I write today because of his chronic ear problems ...

A pet’s ears can be affected by airborne allergens, (some seasonal), food allergies, bacterial infections, yeast infections, mites, foreign objects, and trauma. Allergens produce redness, irritation, ...

EAR PROBLEMS ARE some of the more common cases we see as veterinarians. Dogs are the most common groups with ear disease, but cats can also have problems. Bubba is one of those cats. He has been ...

I have a male outdoor cat who scratches his right ear, and I have taken him to the vet for cleaning and medication on several occasions. I notice the problem when he shakes his head, trying to loosen ...

An aural (ear) hematoma refers to the collection of blood in the cat's earflap or cartilage. It appears as a swelling that feels soft and hot. The primary cause of aural hematoma is a self-induced ...

The classic dark, waxy discharge is a hallmark sign of ear mites. Severe itching is often caused by an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), not just the mites themselves. Symptom severity does not ...

Have you ever noticed your cat flatten its ears and wondered what it meant? Many cat parents miss this subtle sign of stress, but understanding flattened ears is the first step to better owner-pet ...

I inherited an outdoor cat from my uncle’s upstate farm. This cat has always been an outdoor cat and came to me with a crumpled left ear. I was told that was a result of frostbite. My local vet said ...

If you have a cat, you know your little guy does a pretty good job of grooming on his own. But sometimes kitties need some extra help. As a cat parent, it’s important to know when you might need to ...