What should I do if my cat's ear is bleeding?

Cat ears bleeding may be caused by trauma, ear mite infection, inner ear infection, tumors and other reasons. It is recommended that the owner first carefully check whether there are wounds in the cat's ears. If so, it is likely that the bleeding is caused by trauma, and the wound needs to be handled promptly. If there are no wounds, and there is a large amount of secretions in the cat's outer ear canal, it is necessary to take the cat to the pet hospital for an ear canal examination to determine the specific cause before symptomatic treatment with medication.

1. Trauma

If the cat is usually active and sustains external ear canal or auricle injuries during jumping, it can lead to ear bleeding. It is recommended that the owner check whether there are wounds or scratches in the cat's ears, or if they have been bitten or clawed. If so, it is necessary to clean and disinfect the affected area of the cat promptly, and then apply topical medications to promote wound healing.

1. Ear mite infection

If the owner does not clean the cat's ears for a long time, excessive secretions will breed a large number of mites. The itching caused by ear mites leads the cat to frequently scratch its ears, resulting in pus and blood flowing from the ears. The cat will also show symptoms such as frequent head shaking, ear canal odor, and black or brown secretions. In this case, it is necessary to first clean the cat's ear canal with a cotton swab to remove dirt and pus, then disinfect with iodine solution, and finally treat the ear mites with specific medications. Afterward, feed the cat some anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent further infection.

1. Inner ear infection

If the cat's ear canal is infected by fungi or bacteria, it will cause skin inflammation inside the ear canal, leading to symptoms such as redness, ulceration, and bleeding in the cat's ears. It is recommended that the owner pay attention to observe. If redness, ulceration, or other phenomena are found in the cat's ear canal, it is necessary to go to the pet hospital for inspection to determine the cause of the inflammation and the specific infection situation, and then treat accordingly.

1. Tumors

If a tumor grows inside the cat's ear, it will cause bleeding when it ruptures. Because it is impossible to confirm the nature of the tumor with the naked eye, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for related examinations to determine the size, location, and nature of the tumor, and to determine whether surgical treatment is needed.