Moffat is sick?

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Moffat has something wrong with her. Her left ear is very swollen and fluid filled. It doesn't stay up. And it's very hot to the touch. What's going on? Can anyone help me?
 

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Sounds like an infection and/or bug bite.  Does she scratch it at all and when did you first notice it?  Is she an outdoor cat at all?

Sounds like a trip to the vet is necessary--sooner rather than later.

Vibes for Moffat.
 

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Sorry, just noticed this was in the pregnant/kitten Forum.

How old is Moffat?
 

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An infection brewing for sure...to the vet sooner rather than later.
 
 
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She has two week old kittens. She is an indoor kitty. Her ear is bothering her its obvious she licks her paw and rubs her ear. Could it be aural hematoma?
 

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It definitely looks like she has an ear hematoma. They are usually caused by the cat scratching their ears a lot. I highly recommend you get her seen by a vet, she could have an ear infection or ear mites as well.
 
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Can an indoor cat get ear mites??
 

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Yes--just as indoor cats can get fleas.
They can, although it is not the very common.

Besides, cats can scratch themselves even without the parasites, and if they scratch vigorously (as they often do), they can hurt themselves.
 

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Oh poor moffat! I'm sorry :( I do think it's worth at least a vet call. Keep us posted! Hope those babies are doing well!
 
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The hematoma will gradually resorb itself :)
 
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