Health & Beauty Tips

There could be little tiny parasites taking up residence in your cat's eat. They are known as earmites. It may sound like a rather simple thing that can be taken care of easily enough, but you should realize that if this problem goes untreated, it can trigger a serious yeast infection.

Cats can cause tiny blood vessels in their ears to burst when they scratch too much at their ears. This can result in disfiguration and swelling, and it could cause permanent damage. Ear mites that are left untreated for long enough can cause a rupture of the ear drum, seizures, and even death.

If you notice your cat scratching, shaking its head this way and that, and digging at its ears, it's possible that he or she has earmites. But it's important to remember that a cat who is infested with ear mites may not show any outward signs. Often times, how sensitive the cat is to the mites' saliva can determine a reaction.

Cats can have allergic reactions to the saliva and even with just a few mites, they will scratch and be miserable. One of the signs to watch for is fluid in or around your cat's ears. If she is scratching more than usual and acting strange, she may have cat earmites. If there is enough reason to suspect this, you should get your cat treated immediately.

You should also know if you have other animals that chances are those other animals can become infested very easily. If it turns out you have to treat one of your cats, absolutely check all your other cats for the same symptoms or take them to the veterinarian too. Your poor cat will feel absolutely miserable with this condition. The sooner she gets the treatment she needs, the better the both of you will feel.