Cat earwax and ear mites can be distinguished with the naked eye.

Ear mites, also known as ear scabies, are common ear canal parasites in cats and dogs. Cat ear mites are caused by ear itch mites and ear scabies mites that parasitize in the cat’s ear canal. Highly contagious parasitic disease. The texture of earwax is a bit like clay. When you rub it with your fingers, you will find that the earwax is relatively fine.

Distinguish between cat earwax and ear mites: 1. Look at the color. Earwax is usually light yellow, and ear mites are black or brown. The second is the smell. Earwax has no odor, but ear mites have an unpleasant odor. Third, observe the cat’s reaction. Ear mites will cause cats to scratch their ears frequently, but earwax will not.

Characteristics of cat ear mites: Itching is its typical symptom. Cats will scratch their ears frequently because of itching, and sometimes their ears will become red. At the same time, the secretion inside the cat's ears is black or brown and has an unpleasant odor. In addition, cats with ear mites may also shake their heads vigorously and have water flowing from their ears.

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