My cat has been scratching her head behind her ears and she scrathces so hard that she starts to bleed. : (
2006-08-30 09:49:02 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I just found her about one week ago.
2006-08-30 10:04:54 · update #1
My cat is allergic to flea collers and does the same thing when I put one on her. If shes not wearing one check herears, if they are red she has an infection, if they have yucky brown stuff she has mites. If neither of these seem to be the case check her belly and creases of her armpits for fleas, you may actually see the little critters or just the "dirt" they leave behind, which is just little brown or blacvk specks on or very close to the skin. If all erlse fails think if anything has changed in her life...emotionally and physically. Have you changed your deoderant, perfume, laundy detergent? She may be allergic. Has she suffered any stress, are you suddenly never home? This may save you a vet trip!
Good luck!
Belssed Be!
2006-08-30 10:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your cat to be sure she doesn't have fleas. Fleas like to live around the head and neck area because it is the warmest part of the body. Also check inside her ears to see if she has ear mites. The ear mites look like black earwax. If she has fleas, call your vet and get some Frontline. That works the best. Also, call your doctor if she has ear mites because you will have to get prescription ear drops. If neither of these are the case, still call your vet and make an appointment to have her checked out!
2006-08-30 16:56:59 · answer #2 · answered by emusawby1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fleas or earmites are almost certainly what is wrong. Could also be an ear infection though. Take kitty to the vet to get the right treatment. If left untreated it could become a lot worse and the wounds will most likely get infected also
2006-08-30 18:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely your kitty has ear mites. Your vet or even PetSmart has drops that can be put in her ears. Fleas also my be causing her to scratch. However, if its just her ears she seems to be concerned with, I would say most likely ear mites. Look in her ears and see if you see sticky "dirt" around the openings are in the ear hole. If there is, then she most likely has the mites. Call your vet.
2006-08-30 17:21:57 · answer #4 · answered by Claire52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either fleas or ear mites. Bring her to the vet and ask for flea or ear mite medication (he will automatically give you that). Then ask for those round collars (I posted a picture below if you don't know what I mean). He should put it on for you.
2006-08-30 17:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by keℓsey<3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ow!
Does she have fleas or ear mites? See a vet to find out what's going on and what you can give your cat to make her more comfortable, at least.
Good luck!
2006-08-30 17:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds Like It Could Be Fleas.
2006-08-30 18:18:53 · answer #7 · answered by mks 7-15-02 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ear Mites need to see a vet.
2006-08-30 16:56:19 · answer #8 · answered by monics_mommy06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have cats so I see them scratch ther a lot I think she might have fleas or a tick I would look there to see what is there
2006-08-30 17:04:10 · answer #9 · answered by hannahgray30401 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your cat has dirty ears and /or ear mites. Clean ears with mineral oil. That kills the ear mites and help ear wax out of cats ears.
2006-08-30 16:56:55 · answer #10 · answered by MARILYN D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋