Ear disease in cats is the most common reason for their owners to seek veterinary care. Cats with ear disease will scratch their heads with their paws and shake their heads. The shape of the cat’s ear canal allows some wax and debris to accumulate and is difficult to eliminate. Therefore, some minor external ear diseases can trigger serious internal ear infections. Ear mites and ear infections 11. Ear tumors, middle or inner ear infections, deafness Causes 1. Allergies such as allergies or food sensitivities 2. Parasites – ear mites 3. Infections – bacteria 4. Foreign bodies or trauma 5. Hormonal abnormalities such as hypothyroidism 6. Ear environment such as excess water 7. Hereditary or immune disorders and tumors Treatment The best way to treat chronic ear disease is to surgically remove the tumor to open up the ear canal. If the eardrum has ruptured and you already have chronic otitis media, it is best to cut open the ear canal and clean the middle of the ear. Symptomatic treatment can control vomiting and prevent accidental injury. Inflammation inside the ear is treated with antibiotics or surgery. Do not allow cats with deafness to be outdoors, as this is often more costly than it is worth. When approaching or waking a deaf cat, be patient and do your best to speak softly so as not to frighten it. It is possible to find a hearing helper as a friend for a deaf cat, even if it is a dog. This way the cat can learn what is happening outside by watching the dog. Note that pets with ear disease can be very uncomfortable, often scratching their ears and not thinking about food. Affect the normal life and healthy growth of pets. Therefore, the pooper scoopers must learn to prevent and treat.
