My cat's ear is bleeding but she's not scratching it. Is it urgent?

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Noticed my cat’s ear had this type of bleeding this morning when I woke up. I haven’t noticed her scratching at it since I’ve been awake and doesn’t seem to be bothering her currently. I was planning to monitor her the next few days and see if it gets worse? Any ideas on the cause of if this? Is this an urgent matter? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 9 years and 11 months old | 8 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. I am so sorry for your worries with Margaret. If she seems comfortable, & is no longer digging at her ear, then you can just watch this for the next couple of days. The cause could be anything from self-trauma due to an intense itch in her ear, trauma from shaking her head & possibly hitting the ear flap on something solid, or rough play with another pet, if there is one in the home. At this point, I would just leave it alone to see if it becomes worse, or just fades on its own. You do not want to treat or put anything on the ear as this might just cause her to pay more attention to the skin. See how this is in a few days, & if it still concerns you, the best thing is to have your veterinarian look at the ear & deep into the canal to rule out any underlying causes. Best to you & Margaret & thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My cat's ear is bleeding but she's not scratching it. Is it urgent?

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