I have a 12-week old I brought home recently, and since I've brought her home, I've noticed small bumps appearing on her ears. I have a friend who has a cat that has the same problem every summer- tons of bumps on his ears and nose. When they took their cat to the vet, it was allergies. Seems like the same case with my kitten- anyone ever have a similar experience? How did you treat it?
2006-07-26 18:43:43 · 6 answers · asked by Bycio B 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
EDIT: Yes, I plan on taking her to the vet very soon, for a check up and her shots. :3 Thanks.
2006-07-26 18:50:02 · update #1
these can be a lot of differeing things.
Please take your kitten to the vet for the early shots and have a full check up on the cute little fuzz ball.
Earmites can be a terrible problem for cats' ears that find a place and nook into it. As the mite moves or just plain grows, the cat will scratch and the problem will persist AND get worse. You will begin to see scratch marks on the cat's ear from their own claws.
Other animals like to play, especially with a rambunctious kitten. The favorite place to "play" is on the ears. Many of the kitten's "friends" will bite the ear and damage the skin that way.
Skin conditions and allergies can play a part in this as well making for some odd blemishes on the kitten's ears. If the skin is too dry or too moist the skin can react with the follicles and create infections.
It is important that if you notice any thing odd about a kitten of that age as they are developing, that a vet be aware of the problem and catch issues before they get out of hand. A properly groomed pet is a happy pet. And also, legal.
2006-07-26 18:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
My cat has always been an in-door cat. Until I moved where we have a huge backyard with a tall fence to play in. Since we've moved here however I have noticed the same thing. I have the answer for you. They are mosquito bites. Your cat probably has them other places as well well but because of the fur you can't really see them or feel them as well as you can on the ears. They will go away. You should however keep your baby on heartworm medication. Mosquito's carry the nasty disease which can be fatal. I would suggest bringing your baby into the vet for a visit and start her on heartworm medication. Heartguard is what I use on all my babies. Don't worry everything will be fine. Good luck to you and your baby.
-Jacqueline
2006-07-26 18:55:12 · answer #2 · answered by Jackie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's ear mites. I had that problem a few times in my multi-cat household and the symptoms were blackish brown goop in their inner ear(which my vet treated with an ear drop Rx). It sounds like allergies but use caution(in the sense of washing your hands often) because it can also be ringworm. Some of my cats developed small bumps as a starting result of ring worm. If you have a black light you can check for ring worm. The spots will show up fluorescent green in color. If it is ring worm your vet will prescribe an oral rx or topical cream. good luck with kitty
2006-07-26 19:06:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weird, I've never had a cat with that problem. Just take it to the vet. It won't cost that much to go and then you'll be able to find out exactly what is wrong and how to fix it.
2006-07-26 18:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by laetusatheos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend visiting the vet and talking it out with them. Im sure they know a heck of a lot more than we do!
If cost is an issue, look for a low-cost animal clinic in your area. A simple check-up shouldn't cost much at all.
2006-07-26 18:47:52 · answer #5 · answered by maxomous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are on the INSIDE of the ear, they could be ear mites.
2006-07-26 18:46:38 · answer #6 · answered by opjames 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mosquito bites
2006-07-26 20:06:31 · answer #7 · answered by shyrock 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋