Pet parents ask me on a daily basis, "Does my cat have ear mites?" I have at least one pet parent a day ask me if their kitten or cat has ear mites. The big question is how do I know if their cat has ear mites?
Ear mites in cats can cause head shake, ear scratching, and a black debris in a cat's ears. Ear mites in the cat can be painful and super itchy.
The secrete to diagnosing cat ear mites is an ear cytology. By getting an ear sample with a swab, the veterinarian can diagnose an ear mite infection. The veterinarian will take the sample of debris from the ear with a swab and place it on a microscope slide. The ear mites can be easily seen with a microscope!
Once the veterinarian diagnosis the ear mite infection, they will treat it with ear drops in most cases. Your veterinarian will pick the best medication for your cat.
