My cat's ear is red and he's shaking his head. Should I see a vet?

Ear mites is possible but in an indoor only kitty it is less likely and the more likely cause would be a bacterial or yeast infection of the ear, or a foreign body stuck in the ear. I would recommend a vet visit. The vet can look in the ear with an otoscope and can take a swab from the ear to check under the microscope for mites, bacteria or yeast and prescribe medications to treat this.

Poor Toby! He could have a middle ear infection caused by yeast or bacteria that you cannot see. His symptoms do indicate a problem with his ears, and I would take him into the vet today or tomorrow for an exam. The vet can look down his ears with an otoscope to see if he does have an infection, and can treat him for it. It's important to have any ear problem examined and treated promptly as leaving it untreated can lead to hearing loss.

I would recommend that Bogey get checked out by a vet. The hematoma in his ear is from shaking his head too vigorously. This could be caused by ear mites, ear infection, or a nasopharyngeal polyp. The nasal discharge could be related if it is caused by a polyp, or may be a secondary issue caused by allergies, something stuck in the nose, cancer, upper respiratory infection, or something else. After examination, the vet may be able to tell if the two issues are related or not and can prescribe appropriate treatments. Since we don't yet know the cause of his problems, I cannot recommend a specific treatment at this time.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Tessy. If her symptoms persist, then she will need to see her veterinarian. She could have a developed on a wound on ear or an infection. The cat's ear canal is quite long and needs a special instrument to be visualized. An infection or foreign object could be lodged deep inside. I hope this information helps!

Sherlock needs to be examined by the veterinarian. It sounds like he is in pain. He could have an ear infection, something trapped in the ear by the ear drum or a bad tooth. Since he can't talk and tell you what is going on, I recommend to have him examined so that he can feel better quickly. I hope this helps.

I would definitely have his ears swabbed and have them look under the microscope for signs of an infection. Otherwise, this could be a sign of a neurological issue and he may need to see a specialist.

This could be caused by an ear infection, fleas, drug reaction (if she is currently taking medications), or a brain issue (trauma, infection). More than likely, if he is up to date with his real treatments, this will be due to an ear infection. I would take Theodore into the vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing the head bob and treat accordingly. I would take him into the vet first thing in the morning.