Cat Clinic of Woodstock

Ear mites are tiny (nealry microscopic) white parasites that live in the ear canals of cats.  These mites are highly contagious and frequently infest whole litters of kittens.  If more than one cat is present in the home and one is found to be infested, then all should be carefully examined for ear mites.

Severe ear infections may develop as a result of injury to the ear canal by mites.  A dark, crusty material is found in the affected ear canal.  Head shaking and ear scratching are common signs.