what are the symptoms of an ear infection in a cat?
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Ear infections cause pain and discomfort, and the ear canals are sensitive. Many cats will shake their head and scratch their ears attempting to remove the debris and fluid from the ear canal. The ears often become red and inflamed and may develop an offensive odor. A black or yellow discharge is commonly observed.
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['Your cat may scratch at his itchy ears or start shaking his head a lot. While the mites are microscopic, they can be quite pesky. ... ', 'Feline ear mites on the insides of the ears will look dirty, usually with a dark brown or reddish-brown debris. ... ', 'Feline ear mites are highly contagious.']
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Scratching and rubbing at the ear(s) and head shaking are common signs. You may also notice an abnormal odor from the ear or see redness or swelling. Most ear infections in adults are caused by bacteria and yeast, though ear mites are a common cause in puppies.
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Ear Mites. Ear mites are tiny parasites that are drawn to the wax and oils inside a cat's ear. As they feed, they cause inflammation that can lead to a serious skin or ear infection. Signs of ear mites include excessive scratching of the ears, head shaking, and a strong odor and a dark discharge from the ears.
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Signs include fever, enlarged liver, abdominal pain, jaundice, lethargy, vomiting, poor appetite, and weight loss. The syndrome is typically seen in young or middle-aged adults. Affected cats have an increased risk for infections from the digestive tract.
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['earache.', 'a high temperature (fever)', 'being sick.', 'a lack of energy.', 'slight hearing loss – if the middle ear becomes filled with fluid, hearing loss may be a sign of glue ear, also known as otitis media with effusion.']
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['Coughing, which is more common to dogs than cats.', 'Respiratory distress.', 'Sneezing.', 'Nasal discharge.', 'Exercise intolerance in cats.', 'Runny, goopy or crusty eyes.', 'Fever.', 'Lethargy.']
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Children's ear infections Ear infections are common in babies and small children. They often follow a cold and sometimes cause a high temperature. A baby or toddler may pull or rub at an ear. Other possible symptoms include fever, irritability, crying, difficulty feeding, restlessness at night, and a cough.
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Symptoms of cat allergies can include: coughing and wheezing. hives or a rash on the chest and face. red, itchy eyes.
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With FVR and FCV, the cat may develop ulcers in the mouth. Other, less specific symptoms of an upper respiratory infection include anorexia, lethargy, fever, enlarged lymph nodes and blepharospasm (squinting). In severe cases, the cat may have difficulty breathing. Most cases of URI in cats last seven to ten days.
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['middle ear infection (otitis media)', 'sepsis.', 'inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)']
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Additional signs your dog might have an ear infection are a bad or fruity odor from the ears; pain; hot or inflamed ears; scratching; or head shaking. A problem like this requires prompt attention from your veterinarian.
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The most common symptoms that are observed with a cat that has a clinically significant heart murmur are poor appetite, weight loss (or stunted growth in a kitten), breathing problems, pale gums, lethargy, or weakness.
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['Head shaking or head tilting.', 'Ear odor.', 'Vigorous scratching.', 'Lack of balance.', 'Unusual back-and-forth eye movements.', 'Redness of the ear canal.', 'Swelling of the outer portion of the ear.', 'Brown, yellow, or bloody discharge.']
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['Incorrect noise.', 'Hearing problem.', 'Ear pain.', 'Headache.']
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It is a very common cause of cat flu. Symptoms Seen most commonly in kittens, symptoms include fever, sneezing, discharge from the eyes and nose, conjunctivitis and occasionally ulcers on the surface of the eye. Ulcers may also develop on the tongue.
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If a dog has otitis, you'll see redness in the ear canal and flap, especially in the areas with less hair. The ear is likely to be uncomfortable to the touch and can be very painful if an infection is established. Your dog may become head-shy and may even react aggressively if you try to examine his ears.