Ear mites affect cats and dogs, as well as other pets such as ferrets and rabbits. But they are most commonly found in felines, affecting as many as 25% of pet cats.

Ear mites, Otodectes cynotis, are a very contagious parasite that can make a cat, or a dog, miserable. Imagine tiny, microscopic bugs crawling around in your ear canal — it would drive you crazy!

“My cat has ear mites!” is heard frequently at my clinic.Ear mites are microscopic, spider-like parasites that live in the ear canals of pets. These mites can also infect dogs, but they are ...

Ear mites can be very contagious among pets, so if you discover your cat has them, you may want to get the rest of your household’s four-legged friends checked by a vet, too.

With ear mites, cats shake their heads and lay their ears flat to relieve discomfort inside their ear canals. You may be able to see a buildup of heavy ear wax and mite residue in your cat's ears.

Unfortunately, ear mites are a common occurrence in cats. If you’re a cat owner, it’s important to be familiar with these microscopic mites.

Ear mites live in the cat's ear canals, where they feed on ear wax and surface skin cells. Sometimes, the mites wander out of the ears to the nearby head and trunk.

While ear mites are common in pets, especially cats and dogs, the risk of humans contracting ear mites is extremely low. These mites are highly species-specific, meaning they are adapted to live ...

Demodex mites on cats are microscopic parasites that can cause itching, ear infections, and hair loss (1). While demodex mites are rarer in cats than in dogs, they do exist and can make your cat ...