{"id":481980,"date":"2024-02-13T13:20:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T18:20:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=481980"},"modified":"2024-06-28T01:03:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T05:03:22","slug":"cat-yeast-infection-vs-ear-mites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/cat-health-care\/cat-yeast-infection-vs-ear-mites\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Yeast Infection vs. Ear Mites: Vet Reviewed Differences (With Pictures)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If your cat is constantly shaking their head and scratching their ears, a few scenarios may come to mind: Are they allergic to something? Are they sick? Have they been infested by parasites? Constant irritation is also a fairly common sign of a few types of ear infections, so it can be challenging to know what’s going on exactly with your cat. However, other signs may give you a clue, such as a foul odor coming from the ears and the presence of a black or yellow discharge.<\/p>\n

In this article, we explore two conditions\u2014 yeast ear infections and ear mites\u2014to help you understand what may be affecting your beloved cat. Note that although the information presented here comes from reliable sources, it should not replace a proper diagnosis made by your veterinarian.<\/p>\n

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Cat Yeast Ear Infection<\/div>
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