My cat has ear mucus and sneezes. Is it normal or an infection?

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My cat has always had mucus in her ears. She LOVES it when I stick my finger in her ear and move it around. When I bring my finger out there is always some mucus on the tip of it. She has always been this way. I don't believe she has an infection but am wondering if I am wrong. She doesn't scratch or rub her ears and they don't appear red or puffy. In addition she sneezes on occasion which might indicate allergies but I don't know. Any thoughts would be gravely appreciated. Thx. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It can be normal for cats to have a small amount of ear wax/debris in their ears, depending on each individual animal. If she is not scratching/digging at her ears and they are not red, I would agree that an infection seems less likely. However, the concern is that excessive debris in the ears can lead to infection. I would contact your regular veterinarian to discuss whether regular ear cleanings may be beneficial for Patches. Good luck!

My cat has ear mucus and sneezes. Is it normal or an infection?

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