What to do for a stray cat with worsening ear infection on both ears?

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About a year ago, my family and I moved into a house out in the country. There was a stray cat running around and we didn’t think much of him until my kids and I started to play with him and cuddle with him. now we’re super close to him and it’s almost like he’s our own cat. But a few weeks ago we noticed an infection on his ear and it’s continuing to get worse. We put peroxide on it twice a day, and it’s not really helping. The same infection is starting to show up on the other ear as well. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

He needs to be seen by a veterinarian. He may have ear mites or an ear infection and is scratching so hard he is injuring himself which then gets infected. This could also be a skin cancer. But because this is happening on both ears I am more inclined to think that he is scratching himself. Please take him to a veterinarian for an exam and treatment. He will likely need these wounds clipped, cleaned and disinfected and his ears examined. If it is indeed caused by earmites ear mites, these are easy to trat and then the wounds at the ears will also heal since your kitty won't be scratching any more. You may also want to think about having Simba neutered, so he does not catch any of the serious feline viral diseases. I think you have a lovely kitty now, might as well adopt him. He found you!

What to do for a stray cat with worsening ear infection on both ears?

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