How do ear mites in cats occur?

Cats mainly get ear mites due to the long-term absence of ear cleaning by their owners, which leads to a large number of secretions in the ear canal and the breeding of a large number of mites. Secondly, it may also be caused by the unsanitary living environment. In addition, if cats come into contact with cats suffering from ear mites during play or daily life, they may also infect themselves with ear mites. If you find that your cat's ears show symptoms of hair loss and itching, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for treatment immediately. In daily life, proper breeding hygiene and regular deworming work should also be done.

Not cleaning the ear canal in time after bathing

Ear mites in cats are mainly caused by insufficient ear cleaning, especially when giving cats a bath. Many dirty things will enter the cat's ears along with the water. If not cleaned promptly, long-term humidity and accumulated mites will breed.

Unsanitary living environment

Parasites like to live in dark and damp places. If the cat's living environment is cluttered or damp, it is easy to breed bacteria and mites. Cats often active in these places may contaminate their ears with invisible bacteria. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the hygiene of the cat's living environment, keep it dry and tidy. At the same time, cat litter should be changed frequently, and the litter box should be cleaned once a week to avoid the proliferation of bacteria.

Being transmitted by other infected cats

Although ear mites in cats cannot be transmitted to humans, they can be transmitted to other cats. If a cat comes into contact with an infected cat, it will lead to ear mite infection, especially if it often plays with and has a close relationship with another cat. The chance of transmission is quite high.