Causes, Symptoms, & Treatments for Cat Ear Bleeding

Section 1: What Disease Causes a Cat's Ears to Bleed?

When a cat's ears begin to bleed, the first thing to consider is an ear injury. Cats can be quite active at home, and during activities like listening, reading, or writing, they might accidentally scratch their external ear canal or earflaps, leading to minor abrasions. You can check your cat at home for any wounds. If the injury is not severe, you can clean the ear at home and apply erythromycin ointment. If there are no obvious external injuries, it's advisable to undergo an ear endoscopy to determine if there is bleeding within the ear canal.

Section 2: Symptoms of Middle Ear Inflammation in Cats

These symptoms include head shaking, ear flicking, or scratching. During an ear examination, you may notice serous or mucoid discharge. If middle ear inflammation occurs daily, it's essential to use a specialized ear cleaning solution to keep the ears clean. For severe cases, under the guidance of a local veterinarian, oral or subcutaneous administration of antibiotics such as penicillin or ceftriaxone may be recommended to prevent the condition from worsening.

Section 3: How to Treat Ear MitesInduced Otitis in Cats

Here are the steps to treat otitis externa caused by ear mites: First, after an ear mite infection, the secretion will increase, so it's important to clean the ears with a specialized ear cleaning solution. Then, apply the ear mite medication drop by drop into the cat's ear and gently massage the base of the ear to ensure the medication reaches the ear canal. Treat the ear canal inflammation with antiinflammatory medication, and for those with parasites, parasitic treatment is recommended. After a period of treatment, it's advisable to revisit the veterinarian to assess the recovery progress.

Pet Doctor's Tip: For more information about cats' ears, you can read the article "Is a Cold Cat's Ear a Sign of Fever?" by clicking on the link.