My cat's ears are dirty and bleeding from scratching. What's next?

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My cat has had dirty ears for months now we’ve been to several vets for medication or shots. I know now it’s not ear mites but he scratches so bad his ears bleed. I feel terrible but I don’t know what to do. Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 20 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Ross. Not sure if anyone has done an ear smear or ear cytology but that would be a good first step to evaluate the problem. This test involves taking discharge from the ear and placing it on a microscope slide, staining it, and then evaluating it under the microscope. This screens for ear mites, bacteria, and yeast. If a problem is identified, treating effectively but continues to come back, then there is probably something going on to result in recurrent ear problems. This could be allergies or some other thing causing the ear problems. I would advise getting Ross re-evaluated or taking him somewhere else for a second opinion. Hopefully, the cause can be identified and treated accordingly. Good luck with Ross.

My cat's ears are dirty and bleeding from scratching. What's next?

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