My cat has ear wax, redness, and balding. Is it an ear infection?

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Hello, my 2.5 yo cat has more ear wax on her right ear and i saw balding more intense above her right eye. Today i saw redness on the right as well. Left ear is good. She has been licking and scratching more for the past few months, bringing up furballs every few months as well. I did a self check, no fleas. Pls advise. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear that Sha Sha's ear is bothering her. Ear infections in cats can be very difficult to manage, and are very common. Though cleaning may help prevent ear infections ruins, it won't treat an ear infection that is present. Antibiotics are needed. Unfortunately, there aren't any medications over the counter which would be helpful at this stage. Outer ear infections can progress to inner ear infections. Inner ear infections are very difficult to treat, are very painful and have serious potential complications, such as hearing loss and problems with balance. I would suggest a trip to the vet as soon as you can. The vet will use a tool to look into Sha Sha's ears, and may take a swab of the infected ear and send it away for analysis, so that the exact pathogens causing the infection can be identified and therefore a specific antibiotic can be used.    The irritation around her eye is most likely linked to the infection in her ear. She is probably wiping the infected wax around her eye. I hope that this answer was helpful, and more importantly that Sha Sha's ear gets better soon. Warmest regards to you both.

My cat has ear wax, redness, and balding. Is it an ear infection?

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