My 8-year-old neutered male cat has had several health issues over the years. The first was repeated urinary emergencies leading an expensive surgery. I write today because of his chronic ear problems ...

EAR PROBLEMS ARE some of the more common cases we see as veterinarians. Dogs are the most common groups with ear disease, but cats can also have problems. Bubba is one of those cats. He has been ...

I have a male outdoor cat who scratches his right ear, and I have taken him to the vet for cleaning and medication on several occasions. I notice the problem when he shakes his head, trying to loosen ...

An aural (ear) hematoma refers to the collection of blood in the cat's earflap or cartilage. It appears as a swelling that feels soft and hot. The primary cause of aural hematoma is a self-induced ...

While my cat is old and likely to have things go wrong, I am seeking advice on how to handle his head shaking. My cat is 16, and he has been shaking his head for the last two to three weeks. I have ...

A benign polyp in the ear can burden cats for years. Often, surgery is the only treatment option–frequently a major procedure ...

Ear mites affect cats and dogs, as well as other pets such as ferrets and rabbits. But they are most commonly found in felines, affecting as many as 25% of pet cats. If your cat is young and roams ...