It isn’t common for cats to get ear infections, but when they do they can be serious. Otodectes cynotis is the most common type of ear infection and is commonly seen in nearly 90% of cats. The small size of the mites makes them impossible to see with the human eye. When left untreated, ear mites can cause internal and external damage to the ear canal.
Vets prefer to rule out the possibility of ear infections, by testing for ear mites. Ear mites are small eight-legged creatures that live inside the ear canals of both pets and humans. The creatures feed on the wax and oil build up. Ear mites have a life span of about three weeks. During their life cycle, the ears are subject to inflammation, and irritability.
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Making a proper diagnosis requires taking X-rays, and administering sedatives. The most common types of treatment the vet uses to treat ear infections in cats are corticosteroids, anti- parasitics, Antibiotics and antifungals.
While prevention might not be possible in most cases, quick response to treatment is effective. The sooner ear infections are noticed and brought to the attention of a vet, the sooner the pet can get help, and prevent the spread of ear mites and/ or infections.
Untreated ear infections can become chronic and possibly lead to facial paralysis and loss of hearing. Ear infections can create a mixture of underlying secondary illnesses as well including allergies. Getting pets into the vet is a top priority, if there are any suspicions of ear mites or ear infections. Infections tends to get worse over
Vets prefer to rule out the possibility of ear infections, by testing for ear mites. Ear mites are small eight-legged creatures that live inside the ear canals of both pets and humans. The creatures feed on the wax and oil build up. Ear mites have a life span of about three weeks. During their life cycle, the ears are subject to inflammation, and irritability.
In the most severe cases, the infection will cause the ears …show more content…
Making a proper diagnosis requires taking X-rays, and administering sedatives. The most common types of treatment the vet uses to treat ear infections in cats are corticosteroids, anti- parasitics, Antibiotics and antifungals.
While prevention might not be possible in most cases, quick response to treatment is effective. The sooner ear infections are noticed and brought to the attention of a vet, the sooner the pet can get help, and prevent the spread of ear mites and/ or infections.
Untreated ear infections can become chronic and possibly lead to facial paralysis and loss of hearing. Ear infections can create a mixture of underlying secondary illnesses as well including allergies. Getting pets into the vet is a top priority, if there are any suspicions of ear mites or ear infections. Infections tends to get worse over