I went to the vet a few months back(cheap vet) and she took out a sample and put it through a microscope and said it wasnt ear mites. Theres blue bumps and little black areas on the bed of the ear and I thought black indicates mites from what ive read but apparently not since the vet says not. She shakes her head whenever she jumps down or when you accidentally brush on it. The ear is sensitive for sure. I feel so bad because I feel like its only going to get worse and im broke and my parents dont care at all so its tough. Im starting to wonder if whatever she has will eventually get into her head and start inflicting REAL pain or what. But for the most part she pretty much just sleeps and relaxes comfortably from what i can tell. Even though i do see her "thinking" sometimes. Basically im wondering at what point is it time to say ok, its time muffin, youve lived a good life and i wont let you suffer. But were not there yet, thats just if i notice her "thinking" steadily very often or start to scratch. O yes, and before this she had a bad case of fleas for a few months, till one day i saw one going across her nose and we got topical and they came off immediately. But im wondering if her immune was weakened or if that could have led to this ear problem in some way. Any judgements on the pics would be much appreciated and muffin thanks you a lot as well.