Why does one cat always get ear mites, but my other cat doesn't?

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How can my 1 cat always have earmites and my other cat never does? I checked her ears & clean them once a week and my other cat Never has earmites. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Unless your kitty has actually been diagnosed with ear mites after microscopic examination of debris from her ear by a veterinarian, I would be suspicious that she may actually have an ear infection, rather than mites. Ear infections are not contagious like mites are, and are usually due to some type of underlying allergy or other problem. I would recommend taking Seraphiel to the vet for an exam when you are able to. Your vet can take a sample of the material in her ears for analysis to help diagnose the problem, and will prescribe appropriate medication to treat it depending on what is found. If needed, they can also discuss options for further work-up for underlying allergy problems that may be causing the ear issues.

Why does one cat always get ear mites, but my other cat doesn't?

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