Q: "My cat's date of birth was 7/1/23. Somehow, I ended up purchasing a very ill kitten from a private owner. I called him Pumpkin, and when I picked him up, it was at night in the pouring rain, so I ...

Ear mites are teeny, tiny parasites that live on or under the skin of the outer ear. Ear mites in dogs are most likely the type called otodectes cynotis. Like all mites, otodectes cynotis are a type ...

While my cat is old and likely to have things go wrong, I am seeking advice on how to handle his head shaking. My cat is 16, and he has been shaking his head for the last two to three weeks. I have ...

Head shaking in cats is often due to ear infections, ear mites, allergies, or ear polyps, and requires veterinary attention. Don't use over-the-counter treatments; these can be harmful if not suited ...

It could be an ear mite infestation. The ear mite in the cat (and the dog) is usually Otodectes cynotis that live within the ear canal, and often stimulate a dark brown waxy discharge. A secondary ...

The Rocky Balboas of the world know they have arrived when they can sport a "cauliflower ear." They pay a high price for their deformed ear in the ring and are proud of it. They show it off like it's ...