Why is my kitten's ear flaky with hair loss after ear mites?

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I just adopted a kitten who had ear mites and fleas about three weeks ago. We got the fleas taken care of right away, but the ear mites took about 2 weeks to get rid of per prescription direction. She’s been scratching at her right ear and I decided to take a peak, it’s dead flaky skin and some hair is coming out. I feed her royal canin, so I don’t believe it’s diet related. I’m not sure what else it could be though. Any help would be awesome. Thanks! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 2.4 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

This looks like a possible bacterial or yeast infection now. This can happen secondary to a primary issue such as mites. You will have to take Maggie to your vet to get the ear debris tested again and treated based on what type of infection it is (bacterial or yeast). I hope that Maggie's ear issues resolve soon! Best wishes and take care.

Why is my kitten's ear flaky with hair loss after ear mites?

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