My cat shakes his head, scratches his ear, and meows. What's wrong?

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.

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.

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 guy. It sounds like Lucky has an ear infection ad possible ear mites. I would have your vet do an ear cytology (test) on him to determine what kind of infection is present so that the correct medication can be prescribed. Alternatively, you can purchase pet ear mite medication from your local pet store first to see if this resolves the problem. I hope that Lucky's ear infection resolves soon! Best wishes and take care. : )

If Bessley is scratching at his ear, then I would recommend having your vet evaluate his ear including his ear canal. There are a few possibilities of what could be going on, but your vet will need to examine Bessley to figure out what is going on and what should be done about it. Good luck! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It is likely ge has pain and discomfort, possibly from a polyp or middle ear infection. A full vet check is recommended, possibly under sedation. Your vet can also assess his full coat condition and may recommend an omega fatty acid supplement as a natural antiinflammatory and moisturizer