My cat has chronic ear infections and a polyp. What to ask vet?

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My cat is 13 years old with chronic sinus infections and ear infections. She has an ear polyp and has an appointment coming up with a specialty internal medicine vet. Please tell me the right questions to ask. Thank you! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your questions. I hate to hear Callie is having these issues but I can glad you are having them addressed. Make sure to ask questions about what procedure they want to utilize to remove the polyp and what you should expect as part of normal recovery. Make sure to ask about potential complications and what a time line would be like for those to develop (that way you will be able to identify any issues quickly). Ask about advanced imaging like a CT or MRI. It's important to remove any polyps that may be present in her ears or sinuses. Otherwise she could have a continuation of symptoms. Ask if the ears or any nasal secretions need to be cultured. If this has been a long standing problem, antibiotic resistance issues could be present. Ask about histopathology for any polyps removed. Make sure Callie is tested for Felv/FIV as well. Here is some additional information about polyps in general (there are a couple kinds): https://bluepearlvet.com/medical-articles-for-pet-owners/inflammatory-ear-polyps-in-cats/ https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/nasopharyngeal-polyps-in-cats https://www.ovrs.com/blog/ear-polyps-pets-pet-owners-need-hear/ Once Callie is examined, you should get a better idea of what to expected. Lastly, make sure to get an idea of costs as well. I hope this helps and that everything goes smoothly!

My cat has chronic ear infections and a polyp. What to ask vet?

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