Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 lbs
My cat has excessive ear wax build up in one ear. What could be the cause?
1 Answer
Published on April 4th, 2017
Poor Kiara! Normal cat ears should not have any visible wax at all - so if you are seeing yellow, brown, or black waxy material in the ear, this means that she either has an ear infection or ear mites. Treatment will depend on what type of infection is present, so I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam when you are able to. He/she can take a sample of the discharge for analysis to determine the problem and will prescribe appropriate medication to treat it depending on what is found.
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