Ear mites?

trevandbur

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Over the past couple of days, I've noticed Trevor scratching his ears a lot. 

I've thoroughly inspected him for any signs of fleas, and there are none. His ears are pink, clean, and healthy looking, although they might look a little "wet" if that makes sense. But I don't see even a speck of dirt or anything that might make me think he has hitch-hikers in his ears. 

He's on the same brand of food, although I got a different variety (got Feline Instinct Earthborn and he was on Feline Vantage Earthborn) of the same brand, but he's had it before, and has been on this bag for at least a couple of weeks.

How long would he have ear mites before I'd see signs of them? He doesn't go outside, but the two cats that the people who I'm living with do. My cats don't interact with them though, they are separated by closed doors at all times. And I also don't really pet or play with those cats, I spend most of my time in my room playing with my own cats.
 
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He may have a yeast infection, rather than ear mites.  That could cause the ears to look wet.

A yeast infection can be painful and cause a burning sensation, which he will scratch.  It can also affect his hearing.  Maybe a quick vet trip will verify if its yeast or mites.
 

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Ear mites there is usually a dark dryish discharge in the ears sometimes with white specks.  Allergies can cause ear scratching as can ear infections.  I would recommend a vet visit to determine the cause.
 
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Now I have to figure out a vet...I moved again, the one that I was using when I lived with my ex boyfriend is now kinda far away, and the one I planned to use here, who is supposed to be awesome with cats, just had part of the roof cave in on his clinic from all of the snow we had during this last awful storm. It's always something. At least I have some money saved back. This isn't what I'd planned it for, but at least I have it. 
 
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Nobody was hurt as far as I know via the posting on their FB page.
 
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