Ears

[cubby31682]

Ok this might a be a stupid question. My cat will scratch his ears or shake his head and move on of his ears like it is bothering him. I looked inside his ear and I seen no ear mites or scratches of any kind. Last time he did this he had a scratch or 2 right near the opening to his ear. This time I see nothing. Is it possible that he can have ear wax build up and if so how do I take care of it? It is always the same ear. And he does the scratching for a day or two then it doesn't bother him for another month or 2. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Katie

[Barbara]

If it's just ear wax he would do nothing. I would go to see the vet if he continues to do so.

[hootchlid]

yep ear wax,just watch him and if any growths appear take to vet.
Dave

[BastetsMum]

If he is shaking his head then its not ear wax build up. It sounds to me like its a fungal infection in the ear. I would take kitty to the vet so theycan take a swab of the ear.

Infections in the ear of kitty's is quite serious. Bastet had one just recently.