My indoor cat has new ear wax and a cut in his ear. What should I do?

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Hi! I recently noticed my cat has what appears to be ear wax in his ears, which I never noticed before. He doesnt seem to have the symptoms of ear mites (scratching or head shaking), and hes an indoor cat, but I did notice a cut in his ear. I just trimmed his nails in case they were too sharp. I have attached a picture of the wax in one war and cut in the other. I would love any advice. Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 6 years and 9 months old | 14 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Ear wax can be wiped out with something soft like a cotton ball. Using a commercial ear cleaner that is meant for cats can also help. You could clean out his ears and then monitor to see if it returns. You should also watch for any signs of infection such as itching, head shaking, redness to the ears or an odor. That cut may be from his back claws and that’s good that you trimmed them. Most healthy cats can heal this on their own but monitor it for any problems. Some ear wax is normal in cats but it should be equal in both ears. If one ear has it and the other doesn’t, this could indicate a problem. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My indoor cat has new ear wax and a cut in his ear. What should I do?

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