My cat is scratching her ear. Could it be her reabsorbing tooth?

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My cat had an exam where they noticed she has a reabsorbing tooth. So she’s scheduled for a dental with possible extractions in a week. My question is that she’s been feverishly scratching just one ear tonight. I’m going to try to take her to the vet in the morning but her ear looks clear of discharge or anything odd. Is it possible her tooth is causing her pain and that’s why she’s scratching that ear? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 8 years and 7 months old | 12.45 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible that the tooth is causing her pain. Not directly, but due to the way the nerves innervate the face and mouth. An inflamed nerve can cause pain/irritation the goes up to the eye/ear, etc. That being said, it is best to have your vet check her out sooner if the ear is really bothering her that badly. That way the vet can look down into the ear with an otoscope.

My cat is scratching her ear. Could it be her reabsorbing tooth?

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