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Originally Posted by shahampang
saya baru 3 minggu bela kucing..semlm telinga dia ada kuar air hitam..apa kah tu???saya dah risau??
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if your cat is affected by mites, then from the very start of the infestation your pet will be plagued with severe itching and will scratch his head almost non-stop. You will not be able to see these mites by looking in your cat's ear but the more light-colored mites.
Very soon, patches will form that will be brownish-black in color and will eventually turn into very thick crusts inside your cat's ears. These patches and crust formations are preceded by cloudy lymph fluid that is mixed with ear wax and the excretions from the mites. As you may guess, this creates a very good breeding ground for bacteria (and fungi) to grow in. Worst still is that when the ear mites have died off, many infections are caused by these secondary pathogens.
You should never ignore your cat's ears if they are dirty. And better yet, this should be considered a sign of a possible abnormal condition. If there is indeed an infection and the external ear canal is taken care of promptly by your veterinarian, then a few ear drops will usually take care of everything.
Inflammation of your cat's ears may not be caused by mites or diseases at all. In some cases the presence of small foreign objects inside the ear can be the cause. This is why it is extremely important to have your cat's ears checked out and cleaned by your veterinarian on a regular basis.