What do you need to know about Smelly Cat Ears?
A: Smelly cat ears are one of the most common symptoms of an ear infection. Every day, 1000’s of pet owners become aware that their cat has smelly ears. It’s easy to treat them. Here’s what you need to know:
Is it common for cats to have ear infections?
It’s easy to treat them. Here’s what you need to know: If you bent over to pet your cat and noticed your cat has smelly ears—and possibly other related symptoms including itchy, or dirty/gunky ears, your cat has a common ear infection. Cat ear infections like this are one of the most common reasons for vet visits for cats.
Are there any mites in a cat’s ear?
Not all ear problems are mite related. Mites are only a problem in uncared for cats. So unless someone neglects their pet cat they’ve had for years, there won’t be mites. What you’re smelling is an infection. Probably deeper down in the ear. You have to take the cat to the vet for this. That smell concerns me.
Why does a cat have a stronger sense of smell than a human?
A cat’s sense of smell is 14 times stronger than a human’s, and with over 200 million odor sensors in their noses, cats can detect smells a good distance further than humans can. Their sense of sight is not as strong, which is why their smell is so strongly developed, compensating for their sight.
A: Smelly cat ears are one of the most common symptoms of an ear infection. Every day, 1000’s of pet owners become aware that their cat has smelly ears. It’s easy to treat them. Here’s what you need to know:
Why does my cat have a musty smell?
Ear Odor. Most feline ear infections also have odors associated with them. Musty smelling yeast infections sometimes develop when a cat has an allergy or other condition that alters the environment within the ear in a way that promotes the growth of yeast.
Not all ear problems are mite related. Mites are only a problem in uncared for cats. So unless someone neglects their pet cat they’ve had for years, there won’t be mites. What you’re smelling is an infection. Probably deeper down in the ear. You have to take the cat to the vet for this. That smell concerns me.
How can I tell if my cat has an ear infection?
When your cat’s ears are healthy, they’re pink and clean inside, have no smell, have very little or no wax, and seem able to detect the sound of a can opener from a mile away. When your feline friend has ear problems, you may notice a much different kitty.
