Cat Ear Bacterial Infection Symptoms and Treatment

Nov 29,2023
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Symptoms of bacterial infection in cat ears:

1. Cats will scratch their ears frequently due to ear canal itching, and sometimes the skin on the outer edge of the ears is even scratched by the cat.

2. Frequent head shaking, irritability, poor appetite, red and swollen ears, fever, black dirt accumulated in the ear canal, and a fermented smell.

3. Severe cases may develop secondary ear canal hyperplasia, otitis media or otitis interna.

Treatment methods for bacterial infection of cat ears:

It is recommended that cats infected with fungus find the cause in time and treat it symptomatically. Fungal infections are not just about treating the fungus, but starting from the path of the disease. It is recommended to improve the immunity of cat's skin. Fish oil, ceramide, vitamins and other nutritional supplements can be fed. For treatment, use fungal liniment on the infected area, and do not lick the topical medicine. Fungi are highly infectious. In order to avoid systemic infection, fungus shampoo can be used as a medicated bath. In addition, antibiotics should be used appropriately to treat mixed infections.

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