Thread: Itchy Ear?

Have you ruled out ear mites?

Hello!

My cat Tai Tai has this very issue. The vet took swabs and said that he doesn't have mites, it's a sort of yeast infection.

I now clean his ears out three times a week (which is like wrangling a ticked off lion) which seems to help. I know it's time to clean them earlier when he starts digging at them, and will sometimes hiss after. I use an over the counter cleaner made for 'daily cleaning'.

But I would rule out the mites first.

Sorry not been on line for a couple of days, took him to Vets on Wednesday and its not ear mites but a yeast infection. He's given me some drops to put in his ear and then basically fold the ear over and rub til cats had enough - I give up after about 20 mins, Buddy would sit there all day.

Think Buddy and Tai Tai have a lot in common, he likes to escape as well.