Apply enough olive oil to the base of the ear to fill it—at least several drops, but a tablespoon is more common. Massage the base of the ear so that it is mixed in. Wipe it out or allow the cat to ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2020. Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian ...

Q: My vet says my cat has ear mites. It’s horrible and it’s not going away even though we’ve tried lots of medications. Help! Dr. Patty Khuly has a veterinary practice at Sunset Animal Clinic in South ...

If you’ve noticed your dog scratching at their ears or shaking their head more than usual, it could be an ear infection, allergies, or even worse—ear mites. Before you start stripping the beds and ...

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. If your cat is young and roams ...

We adopted two kittens from a shelter. The female, a silver tabby look-alike named Tinker Bell, is very skittish. Since we adopted the kittens, Tinker Bell has had ear mites in one ear. Our ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?

While my cat is old and likely to have things go wrong, I am seeking advice on how to handle his head shaking. My cat is 16, and he has been shaking his head for the last two to three weeks. I have ...

I've read that if a pet has ear mites, these mites can travel to bedding and furniture and potentially attach themselves to a human host. I also understand that you don't need your own pet to be at ...

Q: How do ear mites travel? I have a kitten I just brought into the house who I think had ear mites because her ears were dirty, and now my other cats have dirty ears. How does that happen? I can’t ...

The Rocky Balboas of the world know they have arrived when they can sport a "cauliflower ear." They pay a high price for their deformed ear in the ring and are proud of it. They show it off like it's ...

Olive oil can help treat ear mites at home, but medications like Revolution and Advantage Multi are more effective. Apply enough olive oil to the base of the ear to fill it—at least several drops, but ...