What causes my kitten's dirty, itchy ears and head shaking?

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My kittens ears are all dirty inside, and she is constantly itching them and shaking her head. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 16 days old | 3 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Itching and "dirty" appearing ears can be caused by either ear mites, or a yeast or bacterial ear infection. Treatment will depend on what the underlying problem is, so I would recommend taking Luna to the vet for an exam. He/she can take a sample of the debris in her ears and look at it under the microscope to diagnose the problem, and will prescribe appropriate medication to treat her depending on what is found.

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