Cats of any age may develop ear polyps, but these growths are more commonly seen in cats between the ages of 1 and 4 years old. They may be the result of either a developmental defect or they may be related to chronic inflammation. Ear polyps will usually start in the cats middle ear and [...]
Otitis
April 13, 2009 By
Cats can develop inflammation of the outer ear (otitis externa) from ear mites, bacteria, wax accumulation, or infected wounds. Symptoms include odor, scratching or pawing at the ears, inflammation, head shaking, appearance of exudate, or holding ear flaps at an unusual angle. Treatment consists of cleansing the ear and applying a topical antibiotic medication. Middle [...]
