Skin Healing Concerns & Tips

There could be little tiny parasites taking up residence in your cat's eat. They are known as earmites. It may sound like a rather simple thing that can be taken care of easily enough, but you should realize that if this problem goes untreated, it can trigger a serious yeast infection.

Cats will scratch at their ears, and this can bust tiny blood vessels in the ear. This can cause a swelling and disfiguration that could be permanent. Ear mites that are left untreated for long enough can cause a rupture of the ear drum, seizures, and even death.

If your cat scratches, shakes its head back and forth, and digs at its ears, it is possible that he or she has ear mites. However, you should know that a cat can be infested with ear mites and show no signs or symptoms. Often times, how sensitive the cat is to the mites' saliva can determine a reaction.

Cats can have allergic reactions to the saliva and even with just a few mites, they will scratch and be miserable. One of the signs to watch for is fluid in or around your cat's ears. If she is scratching more than usual and acting strange, she may have cat earmites. If you suspect this, you should make sure that she is treated immediately.

Also keep in mind that if you have other cats or pets, they could become infested easily as well. If it turns out you have to treat one of your cats, absolutely check all your other cats for the same symptoms or take them to the veterinarian too. The condition can make your cat absolutely miserable. The sooner she receives treatment, the better she (and you) will feel.