Why is my outdoor cat shaking her head, hissing, and scratching ears?

Tyga could be suffering from allergies causing her to itch, or she could have an ear infection causing her to scratch at her ear. An ear infection can be caused by bacteria or yeast in addition to ear mites, so I would recommend having her seen by a vet tomorrow. The vet can diagnose what is causing her to scratch a lot, and can treat her for it.

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.

Poor Ruby! It could be that she is suffering from an ear infection, and common signs of that include shaking the head and affected ear, and scratching at the ear. In cats, ear infections can be caused by ear mites, bacteria, or yeast. She will need to see a vet to diagnose the cause of her ear problems so medication can be prescribed. I'm not sure if you have left on your trip yet, but if you haven't, I would try to get her into the vet before you go. If you can't, call ahead and find a vet on Kona with whom you can make an appointment soon after you arrive to take her into for treatment. I hope this helps and that you both have a safe trip!

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 an indication of infection (bacterial, fungal, mites). She would need to be physically examined by your veterinarian for confirmation. A swab of the ear can be examined under a microscope in the clinic to make the diagnosis. The appropriate medication or treatment can then be dispensed or administered. IN the meantime, place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent excessive scratching or rubbing.

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!