The common reasons for cat ears to droop are mainly as follows: First, the expression of folded ear genes. The common manifestation is folded ears in cats, which is a genetic result. Second, the cartilage in the cat’s ears is dysplastic, resulting in the inability to erect ears. Third, a calming signal, hoping that the other party will not hurt you and stay away from it. Fourth, if you are sick, such as if there are mites in the ears or cat moss on the outside of the ears, the ears will be very uncomfortable, so they will droop. Under normal circumstances, except for cats with folded ears, the ears of other cats are erect, so if the ears suddenly droop, it is best to consult a pet doctor in time.

1. Expression of ear-folding gene

Kittens can usually stand their ears upright around 3 months old. However, if the kitten’s ears droop down at this time, it may be due to the ear-folding gene. Expression, and limb deformities, lameness and other phenomena may occur at any time during the subsequent feeding process.

2. Chondrodysplasia of the Ears

If a cat does not have the gene for folded ears but has folded ears, it may also be caused by a genetic defect in the bone gene, which causes chondrodysplasia of the ears. , severe symptoms can lead to pathological manifestations such as tail stiffness, foot deformity, and limb joint swelling.

3. Stability signal

Under normal circumstances, a cat’s droopy ears are a sign of stability. For example, when a cat owner makes a move to hit the cat, the cat will droop its ears and move back. Secondly, when a cat fights with other animals, it will also droop its ears. On the one hand, it is out of instinct to protect the ears, because the ears are easily injured. On the other hand, it is a calming signal displayed by the cat, hoping that the other party will not hurt it and stay away from it. .

4. Sick

If in addition to droopy ears, the cat is also accompanied by listlessness, loss of appetite, etc., it may also be sick. For example, if there are mites in the ears or cat moss on the outside of the ears, the ears will droop because the ears are very uncomfortable. Therefore, when you find that your cat has the above abnormal symptoms, you must take it to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the specific cause and then treat it accordingly.