If a cat's ears hurt, life becomes completely out of joy. After all, for her ears - a kind of locators, turning in all directions, sensitive to any sound, informing about what is happening around. Different breeds of cats have a different shape of the auricles, but each pet is required to regularly perform hygienic procedures and treatment of the ears.
Diseases of ears in cats
Mechanical impact on the ears, for example, in a fight, leads to the appearance of bruising. The ear swells up, blood accumulation is formed, which is easy to notice with the naked eye. The animal will constantly shake its head and scratch the sore spot. The best help to the cat in this case is a visit to the vet. The doctor will not only notice a possible abscess, but also be able to pump out the liquid in the event that there is no need for surgical intervention. Of course, with such a problem, owners, cats of which walk on the street, often face. With a pet, permanently living in an apartment, such troubles happen extremely rarely.
At walking on streets of pupils quite often there is also such problem, as an auricle or an otodectosis. If the cat has ears, and there are brown pellets inside the auricle or a viscous liquid with an unpleasant odor, you should contact a specialist. Treatment of ears in cats for ear scabies requires accuracy and care. In addition to the fact that it is necessary to clean both ears of the animal from the plaque and to treat with drops, it will be necessary to systematically carry out prophylaxis. Ear mites are transmitted from one animal to another, from the cat to the kittens, and are also carried by flies and fleas. If the disease is started, it can lead to the meningitis or deafness of the pet, so do not forget to regularly inspect the pet's ears.
Inflammation of the animal's ear can be triggered by ear scabies, foreign objects, infection, hypothermia or running sulfuric plugs. The cat becomes sluggish, refuses to eat, constantly tilts the head, and from the ear at that time, liquid can be released. There may also be a rise in temperature and a lack of coordination. If such symptoms occur, it is necessary to visit the veterinarian urgently, the specialist will be able to appoint a specialist only after the examination.
Regularly inspect and clean the ears of your beloved animal, and then the risk of diseases will be reduced to a minimum.