Why does my cat have an ear sore and stomach issues but acts fine?

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My cat has a sore in his ear and intermittent/ongoing gastrointestinal issues. He acts like he feels fine otherwise. What could be causing this? Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | neutered | 3 years and 3 months old | 16 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. It sounds as though there are two separate problems going on. The sore in the ear could indicate an ear infection or ear mites if he is scratching at the ear. The intermittent GI issues could be related to the diet or an imbalance of normal gut bacteria. I would recommend switching the diet to something different altogether such as Science Diet, Royal Canin, Purina One or Natural Balance. You can also add in a probiotic such as Purina Fortiflora, which can be found online quite easily. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Why does my cat have an ear sore and stomach issues but acts fine?

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