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My ferret has ear wax in one ear. Is it an infection or excess wax?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Female | spayed | 2 years and 1 month old | 1.8 lbs

*resubmit w/ photos* Today is day 2 that may ferret has had ear wax collection at the bottom of her ear. She is 2, and currently on revolution prescribed by the vet to treat and maintain ear mites and fleas. She is not red inside the ear. Not showing any signs of loss of appetite, playfulness, etc.. Could this be an ear infection? Or maybe she produces alot of extra ear wax? The darkness on top of the ear is just dark colored skin. Only happening in one ear, the ear shown in photos.

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on May 30th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Roo and including photos. Did the veterinarian take an ear swab and look under the microscope for a diagnosis? All ferrets (and cats) need to be treated. If does take some time for animals to respond to the medications, as the Revolution only kills juveniles and adults, not eggs. So need to wait for eggs to hatch, to stop mite cycle. Good luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 30th, 2019

    IT could be an ear infection but it is likely just normal ear wax. If Roo is on Revolution it is not going to be mites. Without me seeing what is is you are seeing, it is hard for me to say exactly. If you are worried you should have your vet take a look. If you would like to post again with photos you are welcome to do so and then we able be able to advise you better.

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