My cat's ear has white pus and blood. Is it an infection or injury?

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There is white puss and scabbed up blood in my cats ear. I'm very worried, he could've gotten into a fight and damaged something or it could be an infection. I don't know, please help. Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 10 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It's probably an ear infection, often it cannot be seen from the outside. Ear infections are very common in cats, it is usually caused by either ear mites, yeast or bacterial disease. the treatment is usually simple and straightforward, you will have to take him to the vet and get the ears checked, then a prescription ear drops will be prescribed according to the infectious agent.

My cat's ear has white pus and blood. Is it an infection or injury?

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