Why is my outdoor cat losing hair around his ears and hard to vet?

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My outdoor cat is losing hair behind his ears and also in front of the ears. He was a stray that took me five months to catch and get neutered. Although we have had him for five years, it's very hard to get him to sit still long enough to get a pic much less attempt to get him in a kennel to take him to the vet. Any idea? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Your cat may well have ear mites, which are contagious and extremely itchy, causing cats to scratch their ears raw inside and in front of the ears. I would have an exam done right away so your veterinarian can start the appropriate treatment. You'll have to figure out how to get him into a kennel to go for a vet visit!

Why is my outdoor cat losing hair around his ears and hard to vet?

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