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My cat's ear has pus. Why do I need to clean it and what's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered

Why do I have to clean my cats ear and it has puss in the ear

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on December 14th, 2019

Hi, I assume you have been advised to clean your cat’s ear because there is an infection. One of the possible reasons for the presence of pus is that Orangie has been involved in a cat fight. Hope he gets better soon.

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