Causes that may cause scabs on cat ears:

1. The cat accidentally scratched it while playing, and scabs may form during the wound recovery process. . If you are not scratching your ears frequently, ignore it.

2. There will be infections in the ears, such as ear mites or Malassezia, or even otitis externa or otitis media. This kind of ear will be uncomfortable and itchy, so you will want to scratch your ears, but every time You cannot scratch the ear very accurately, so you may scratch the edge of the auricle, and scabs may form over time.

3. There may be skin problems, such as scabies mites, or fungal infections, which are skin diseases. This requires taking it to the hospital for diagnosis to detect whether it is a bacterial infection, parasite or fungal infection, and to provide symptomatic treatment after diagnosis. If there are scabs and the cat wants to scratch frequently, wear an Elizabethan collar to prevent further damage.

Symptoms of ear mites in cats:

1. Frequent scratching of ears: Ear mites can cause cats to itch, and cats will frequently scratch their ears with their feet or shake their heads. , scratches will appear near the cat’s ears.

2. Ear hair loss and bleeding: Cat scratching the ears will cause hair loss in certain parts, and there will be symptoms of bleeding at the base of the ears.

3. Emit a peculiar smell: Mites will emit a sour smell and emit it from the ears.

4. Secretion of black-brown or red-brown secretions: The secretions of mites are black-brown or red-brown. In severe cases, there will be red-black scabs. Normally, they are light yellow.

5. Painful circles: If a cat suffers from ear mites, the cat will often feel pain when the cat’s ear canal is touched. When the infection is severe, the cat’s hearing may be damaged, the cat may lose its balance, and may experience spasms. or circling symptoms.