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| Since cats are fastidious groomers and keep themselves clean,
cat owners often overlook the need to carefully check their
cat's ears on a regular basis. Consequently, it is common for
veterinarians to discover infections or mite infestations at the
severe stage. |
With even a small amount of routine care, this
situation can be avoided, and treatment can be started at the first
sign of trouble.
WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS THAT COMMONLY
AFFECT THE FELINE EAR?
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Ear mites |
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Bacterial infections |
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Yeast infections |
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Allergies |
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Fungal infections on the tips
of the ears |
Routine ear care is easy to administer,
especially if you make it a normal habit
early in the cat's life. Simply make a gentle
inspection of your cat's ears on a weekly
basis. You will be looking for signs of redness,
discharge, or debris. There are ear-cleaning
products that are easy to use to help keep
feline ears clean and healthy. Treats can make
the experience positive. If you spot an ear that
looks sore, red, has debris or hair loss, or if
the cat is shaking her head, it is time to visit
the veterinarian, so a proper diagnosis can be
made and the correct treatment initiated.
 Remember to
take your cat to the veterinarian
for annual checkups (or more
often if your cat is a senior)
and whenever behavior makes
you suspect something is
wrong. Cats are closer to
their wild relatives than dogs
and will tend to hide illness
more readily. Because of this,
cat owners need to be more
attentive to "hidden" symptoms. |
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