EAR PROBLEMS ARE some of the more common cases we see as veterinarians. Dogs are the most common groups with ear disease, but cats can also have problems. Bubba is one of those cats. He has been ...

I have a male outdoor cat who scratches his right ear, and I have taken him to the vet for cleaning and medication on several occasions. I notice the problem when he shakes his head, trying to loosen ...

For us cat lovers, we want nothing more than for our furry friends to be happy and healthy. Trouble is, when it comes to the "healthy" part, felines often are not fans of routine wellness care. In ...

While my cat is old and likely to have things go wrong, I am seeking advice on how to handle his head shaking. My cat is 16, and he has been shaking his head for the last two to three weeks. I have ...

An aural (ear) hematoma refers to the collection of blood in the cat's earflap or cartilage. It appears as a swelling that feels soft and hot. The primary cause of aural hematoma is a self-induced ...

The classic dark, waxy discharge is a hallmark sign of ear mites. Severe itching is often caused by an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), not just the mites themselves. Symptom severity does not ...

It's a bird! It's a plane! Nope, it's just your cat. But when your furry friend puts their ears back, you'd be forgiven for confusing them with an airplane. Even if you haven't heard the phrase ...

Have you ever noticed your cat flatten its ears and wondered what it meant? Many cat parents miss this subtle sign of stress, but understanding flattened ears is the first step to better owner-pet ...

You may have noticed it before: The small “pocket” on the outside of a cat’s ear. Its exact function is still unclear — but there are a few theories. Biologist and PETBOOK editor Saskia Schneider ...