Ear Mites in Cats

Overview and Facts

What is

• Ear Mites in Cats: An Overview

Ear mites are extremely small parasitic mites, also known as Otodectes cynotis, which can infect the ears of dogs and cats. These mites are contagious, and they survive by ingesting nutrition from the pet’s ear tissues and blood. They may also live periodically on the pet’s paws and fur. They can be spread between cats and dogs, but they cannot live on humans for long periods of time.




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Prevention

• Preventing Ear Mites in Cats
To prevent ear mites in cats, it is important to thoroughly treat any previous cases, and to treat all animals in the household if an ear mite infection occurred in one of the pets. Ear mite prevention may also be achieved by using topical flea treatments such as revolution or frontline.

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Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Ear Mites in Cats
Symptoms of ear mites in cats can range from mild ear irritation to constant itching, scratching, and head shaking. In most cases, ear mite infection will also cause thick dark wax buildup and debris in the ears.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Ear Mites in Cats
When a cat becomes infected with ear mites, the mites will quickly begin reproducing and increasing in number within the cat’s ears. Prompt treatment of ear mites is necessary to prevent any permanent damage from occurring.

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