What should I do if my cat's ears smell?

Cat's ears smell may be due to dirty ears, ear mite infection, or inflammation of the ears. If the cat only has a bad smell in its ears and no other abnormal symptoms, it is likely caused by dirty ears. Regularly cleaning the cat's ears can help. However, if there are also symptoms such as itching and increased secretions, it may be caused by an ear mite infection or inflammation of the ears. It is recommended to consult a pet doctor or take the cat to a pet hospital for inspection as soon as possible. After determining the specific cause, medication treatment can be administered for the best effect.

Dirty ears

Cat's ear canals secrete a large amount of oily secretions. If not cleaned for a long time, they will produce a strange smell after fermentation. To this end, owners are advised to use pet-specific ear cleaning solutions to clean the cat's ears regularly, preferably once or twice a week, to remove the bad smell from the cat's ears.

Ear mite infection

If the cat's ears not only emit a bad smell but also show black oily substances, it may be caused by an ear mite infection. At the same time, the cat will also frequently scratch its ears due to itching. In this case, it is advisable to take the cat to the pet hospital as soon as possible for inspection. If it is confirmed to be an ear mite infection, the owner should not only clean the cat's ears regularly but also use medications specifically designed to treat ear mites.

Ear inflammation

Cat's ear smell may also be caused by ear inflammation. Cat ear inflammation can be divided into external ear inflammation and internal ear inflammation. External ear inflammation mainly includes symptoms such as itching and increased secretions, while internal ear inflammation mainly includes symptoms such as pus discharge, ulceration, and fever. The causes of external ear inflammation mainly include bacterial infection, Malassezia infection, and ear mite infection. Internal ear inflammation usually occurs secondary to external ear inflammation and can cause obvious infectious symptoms, including local swelling and persistent high fever. If the cat has the above symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.