My cat might have ear mites. Should I treat or see a vet first?

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I think my cat might have ear mites but I'm not sure. I was going to get drops for him, but if he ends up not having them will it affect him poorly? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 6 days old | 5 lbs

Amber W · Accepted Answer

Because ear mites cause severe itchiness and can lead to more serious bacterial ear infections it is best to treat Mozart. It is also possible that Mozart already has a bacterial or yeast ear infection as this can look similar to ear mites. I recommend taking Mozart to see a veterinarian so they can take a swab from his ear and determine the cause of the ear infection. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Mozart is feeling better soon!

My cat might have ear mites. Should I treat or see a vet first?

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