Earmites are tiny little parasites that can get into your cat’s ear. It may sound like a rather simple thing that can be taken care of easily enough, but you should realize that if this problem goes untreated, it can trigger a serious yeast infection.
Your cat will scratch, causing tiny blood vessels in their ears to burst. This can cause a swelling and disfiguration that could be permanent. It gets worse: Earmites that are left untreated for too long can cause seizures, rupture of the ear drum… even death.
If you notice your cat scratching, shaking its head this way and that, and digging at its ears, it’s possible that it has earmites. But it is very important to remember that a cat who is infested with ear mites may not show any outward signs. How severe the reaction is can really depend on your cat’s sensitivity to the mites’ saliva.
If there’s an allergic reaction to the saliva, which can occur even with just a few mites, your cat will scratch and never find relief. If you see any signs at all of fluid in or around your the ear of your feline, or if she is scratching and acting strangely, it is possible that she has cat ear mites. If you suspect this, you should make sure that she is treated immediately.
You should also know if you have other animals that chances are those other animals can become infested very easily. So if you end up treating one of your cats, you should definitely inspect your other cats for signs of ear mites, or take them to the vet as well. Your poor cat will feel absolutely miserable with this condition. The sooner she gets the treatment she needs, the better the both of you will feel.
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