Why are Ear Mites in Kittens So Common?
It’s estimated that up to half of the adult cat population is infected with feline ear mites. A healthy cat will develop some immunity to these little bugs as he or she gets older, so quite a few adult cats with mites don’t show any symptoms. Unfortunately, kittens haven’t had a chance to develop this immunity yet, since their immune systems are still immature. The chances are pretty good that mama cat had ear mites, and if she did, it’s a sure bet that her kittens do, too, since these pesky insects spread rapidly from one animal to another. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Symptoms of Feline Ear Mites If the new cat owner notices that the new kitten is constantly scratching his ears, or shaking his head, the kitty probably does have ear mites. Looking into the kitten’s ears will reveal a reddish-brown to blackish wax inside that may look like coffee grounds. An unpleasant odor may be present, too. An
