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An ear infection, most likley.
Any swelling can be a sign of infection. Check to see if it feels hot, and observe whether it seems to be bothering the cat. If so, you need to see a veterinarian or an animal clinic.
If the swelling remains after a few days, you should in any case get qualified medical assistance for your cat.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe ear is probably infected. This could be caused by a fight the cat got in, and the resulting bacteria left in a wound, by a burst blood vessel in the cat's ear that is causing it to slowly fill with blood, by a blood vessel that was cinched off somehow, resulting in lack of any blood circulation to the ear, or a variety of other causes. The cat should be taken to a vet to have it's ear professionally drained, and be put on a course of antibiotics to prevent further infection. It is also recommended that the cat wear a bandage and a cone collar until the ear can heal properly, to avoid further irritation, though most animals are very good at getting those things off.
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∙ 16y agoThis may be a blood hemotoma. A visit to the vet will answer this question.
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What is a cats ear canal?
The area inside the ear from the flap to the eardrum.
If you scream in a cats ear will it hurt them?
no
What color is a tiger's ear on the inside?
The inside of a tigers ear is all white :)
How do you identify cats that haven't been micro-chipped?
The simplest way, of course, is to scan them with a chip reader. If the chip reader cannot pick up a signal, chances are they have not been microchipped. A less certain indicator is to check inside the cat's ears. Cats quite often will be tattooed inside their ears, so that the vet has a hope of finding the owner of a cat that turns up for treatment. If the cat is chipped, there is no need for an ear tattoo, and often none will be done. However, not all cats are tattooed even if they are not microchipped, and some cats have both an ear tattoo and a microchip.
How can you tell ear mites or if it is wax in my cats ears?
Cats can get ear mites from other cats who have them, or plants that have ear mites on it. But most cats who get ear mites are usually outdoor cats. Other cats can give your cat ear mites because the those little annoying buggers are very contagious. Or if you have a cat and they play around plants, they could catch it if that plant had ear mites on it.
What causes an ear lobe to swell and feel like it has a fever?
There are many things that could cause an ear lobe to swell and feel like it has a fever. Just being irritated can do this.
What is a cats ear canal?
The area inside the ear from the flap to the eardrum.
What could cause an ear to swell?
cauliflower ear
What is it when a cats ears are wet inside?
Ear mites will cause your cat's ears to be wet inside. Ear mite medication can be purchased online, at pet stores, and at the Vets office.
What can cause human ear to swell closed?
nothing
Can a ear infection cause your face to swell up?
Yes
What causes swelling behind the ear?
If you have Allergies you can get swelling behind your ear easily. If you're needing this info because someone started to swell call a doctor but most likely it's allergies. ---- Swelling behind the ear can also be due to an infection filling the middle ear or outer ear with puss. Like all issues involving the ear it should be checked out by a Doctor.
Can an ear ace make your neck to swell up and face?
yes
What causes the ear infection?
Ear infections tend to be caused by water getting trapped in the ear after bathing or swimming. Also, scratching the delicate skin inside the ear with a finger nail or other object may cause an infection as well.
Is it serious if you have a small bump inside your ear that is causing it to swell?
It is more than likely a cyst or a blemish. It is helpful to put a warmth cloth on it or some essential oil. If it persists, see your doctor.
What causes clicking in one ear?
What causes. Clicking. In my left ear only
Where in the human body can you find the cochlea?
The cochlea is located at the end of the ear canal - inside the ear. It contains fluid and microscopic hairs (cilia). Sound waves received by the ear causes movement of the cilia - which is interpreted by the brain.
