There are three main reasons why cats have cleft ears: First, the innate physiological structure is called bag ears or Henry's pouch. This is normal and there is no need to worry too much. Second, the cat’s ear was bitten, causing the edge of the ear to crack. In this case, the cat’s wound needs to be cleaned in time, and then antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Third, cats have their ears cropped. This is a mark left by social animal welfare organizations after they have been sterilized in order to prevent the continued proliferation of stray cats.

1. Congenital physiological structure

Some cats are born with cleft ears. This is a normal physiological structure and is called bag ears or Henry's pouch. This structure allows cats to hear many high-frequency sounds that humans cannot hear, which is helpful for them to hunt in the wild environment and accurately determine the location of their prey. It should be noted that not all cats must have bag ears, so the owner still needs to make certain judgments.

2. The ear is bitten

If the cat’s ear is bitten by other animals, there may also be cracks, but they are different from the normal structure and usually have obvious cracks. traces of injury. If not treated promptly, a natural ear wound will usually form a permanent tear. So if this is the case, you need to immediately rinse the cat's wound with saline, squeeze out the blood from the wound, then disinfect it with iodophor, and then apply antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs. Finally, put an Elizabethan ring on the cat to prevent the cat from licking and scratching the wound.

3. The ears have been cropped

If it is a stray cat, the cracks on the ears may also be because the ears have been cropped. Because the number of stray cats increases every year, in order to control the number, animal welfare agencies in society will sterilize them, and then use ear cropping as a sign of sterilization. Male cats have their left ears cropped, and female cats have their right ears cropped to prevent Secondary neutering harms them.