Can cat ear mites be transmitted to other cats?

Cat ear mites can be transmitted to other cats. Ear mites are a common external parasite of cats, mainly transmitted through close contact between cats, and kittens are more susceptible than adult cats. When a cat is infected with ear mites, the skin contacting the mites will experience severe itching and local allergic reactions. The infected areas are generally concentrated in the cat's ear canal, head, and neck, and in severe cases, the whole body may itch.

Ways of transmission of ear mites

Ear mites, a common external parasite of cats, mainly transmit through close contact and have a high transmission rate among cats. If a cat in your house is infected with ear mites, all other cats in the house may also become infected. Cats of any age can be infected with ear mites, with young cats and those with incomplete immunity being more susceptible.

Symptoms of ear mites

After a cat is infected with ear mites, the skin infected with the mites will experience intense itching and local allergic reactions. In severe cases, the cat may develop generalized itching. Specific symptoms include red and swollen ears, frequent scratching of the ears with the back legs or shaking of the head, and obvious claw marks around the ears. Black or brown secretions will also appear in the cat's ear canal, and there will be an unpleasant smell.

How to treat and prevent ear mites

Treating cat ear mites involves cleaning the ear canal with cat-specific ear cleaning solution and then dropping ear drops such as ear fat into the cat's ear canal. Generally, improvement will begin after continuous use for a week. To prevent cat ear mites, you can use cat-specific external parasite preventatives like Revolution, applying one dose per month.