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My kitten has ear mites. Will they spread to my bed or other pets?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | unspayed

my cat is 9-10 weeks old. i got her yesterday and her name is luna. i was worried she had fleas so i took her to the vet and found out she had ear mites. do i need to keep her in her box until tomorrow when i take her to the vet or is it okay for her to be on my bed and wonder around my room until nightime? do earmites spread like fleas?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on May 27th, 2019

Ear mites can be transferred from cat to cat/dog etc but only rarely affect people. I would keep her out of your bed until you know she has been fully treated (including for worms etc as there is also potential for these to spread to people)

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