What is this?

[NASCAR Junk]

This is in his ear, it’s been there for a month or so and it bleeds every so often. Idk if it’s a tumor? He’s an old cat, maybe 15 or 16. Something like this happened a few years ago but it got treated. Now it came back. My dad has been giving him ear drops nearly every day but it doesn’t seem to be getting better. We keep him in the bathroom now because whenever it bleeds, he shakes his head and blood goes on the wall.

 

[NASCAR Junk]

My dad also doesn’t really want to take him to the vet because it’s going to be expensive. What can be done to treat it?

 

[stephanietx]

I would get him to the vet or email the images to the vet. Trying to do anything without a vet's input can be dangerous.

 

[FeebysOwner]

Coming in a bit late, but I do agree this requires a vet visit. It looks like it could be a blood-filled cyst - but the key is why. It would also help to know if this happened before and was resolved, what was the diagnosis and how was it treated? Having that information could be so very helpful.

 

[StanAndAlf]

Also, what ear drops is your dad putting in? No medication (especially human ones) should be given EVER unless approved by a professional.