Ear mites affect cats and dogs, as well as other pets such as ferrets and rabbits. But they are most commonly found in felines, affecting as many as 25% of pet cats. If your cat is young and roams ...

For us cat lovers, we want nothing more than for our furry friends to be happy and healthy. Trouble is, when it comes to the "healthy" part, felines often are not fans of routine wellness care. In ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?

Ear infections are the most common problem seen by veterinarians. Sadly, we don't get the chance to help enough of them in time to prevent severe pain. Redness, swelling and yeasty discharges are ...

Question: My cat seems fine but when I looked in her ears the other day she has some small purple blisters in her ears, but they aren’t blisters because they are hard. Answer: The purple bumps that ...

An 11-month-old kitten who had his leg amputated about four weeks ago is still learning that something is missing. In a video posted to TikTok by @binxthekittykat on January 23, Hoggle the orange cat ...

You can learn a lot about what's going on inside a cat's mind by paying attention to its ear movements. If kitty is angry or tired, her ears may tilt away from her face or droop. And if your cat is on ...

Earwax, also known as cerumen, is produced by glands in the ear canal and serves to protect the ear from dust, dirt, and bacteria. However, an excessive buildup of earwax can lead to itching and ...