Cats clean themselves, so cat ear cleaning is usually not needed. However, some cats are more likely to experience wax buildup and ear infections. If you have concerns about your cat’s ears ...

Detecting ear and hearing problems requires careful observation by pet owners. All mammals generally share the same ear anatomy so basic knowledge of the ear’s structure and functions can aid… ...

Scottish fold cats are an absolutely adorable cat breed. However, the same genetic mutation that causes those cute folded ears can cause health problems, too.

The triangular shape of a cat’s outer ears is called the pinna, and the small fold (or pocket) on the outside of the pinna is called Henry’s Pocket.

Dogs can develop three types of ear infections: outer, middle, and inner. Symptoms of outer ear problems—drooping ears, redness, discharge, and a bad odor—require a trip to the vet.

It is important to note that ear infections in dogs and cats are almost always external ear infections. This means that they involve the outer ear canal and the ear drum (much like swimmer’s ear ...

Middle-ear disease (a loss of balance), deafness, and constant scratching causing damage to the outer ear, which can then cause a hematoma or blood blister, are all common aftereffects of ...

Gracie, a seven-year-old white cat, had to have her ear flaps amputated due to cancer ...

A former stray cat has become an Instagram star after she was left with an unusual look following surgery to remove her ears. Nora from Wisconsin, US, had to have the outer flaps of her ears ...

If you want to contact the Pet Vet, Dr. David Visser, you can reach him at the Center for Animal Health by calling 888-pets-vets or via email at [email protected].

Owners of cats with light-coloured ears are being warned to protect their pets from the risk of cancer caused by too much sunlight. Gracie, a seven-year-old white cat, had to have her ear flaps ...