Clinical symptoms:
Itching, it is common for cats to scratch the skin at the base of the back of the ear shell, and long-haired cats often have hair knotted here. Brown or dark brown) increases, and in severe cases, purulent fluid can be found, and the cotton swab is pale yellow or yellow-green; picture Usually, ear mites cause more severe itching, and Occasional itching such as bacteria,
In the case of uncertainty, it is best to go to the pet hospital for a microscopic examination or an ear smear. After sampling, the microscope can confirm whether it is mites or bacteria or the like; Checking and confirming the diagnosis can make the cat better faster; if allergic causes are suspected, and other infections can be ruled out by microscopic examination or smear examination,
You can try to give oral low-dose prednisolone (0.5mg/kg), if the symptoms are significantly improved after oral administration, it can basically be judged that it is caused by allergies and can be fed Try hypoallergenic prescription food for a period of time, or do an allergen test to avoid refeeding allergenic foods.
Otitis externa is more important than usual care, regular ear canal cleaning and medication, cleaning the ear canal with ear washing water every day, and some anti-inflammatory drugs for those with infection; Polyps may even require surgery.
