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Why is my cat tilting his head, walking funny, and has ear discharge?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

What could be wrong with my cat?My cat is holding his head funny and walking funny. Discharge came out of his ear on the side he holds his head funny. Discharge out of his oppisite eye. A little skin is hanging off his mouth

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2017

Sniffles seems to be suffering from a severe ear infection, you must take him to the vet urgently in order to get it treated, he will need ear drops (antibiotic) and oral antibiotics in order to get better.

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