There could be little tiny parasites taking up residence in your cat's eat. They are known as earmites. While it sounds like something simple to take care of, you should know that if they're left untreated, ear mites can cause one nasty yeast infection.

Your cat will scratch and scratch, causing tiny blood vessels in their ears to burst. This can result in disfiguration and swelling, and it could cause permanent damage. Ear mites that are left untreated for long enough can cause a rupture of the ear drum, seizures, and even death.

Is your cat scratching a lot? Digging into its ears, shaking its head back and forth? It's quite possible that your cat is suffering from earmites. But it's important to remember that a cat who is infested with ear mites may not show any outward signs. Often times, how sensitive the cat is to the mites' saliva can determine a reaction.

Even if there are only a few mites, a cat who is allergic to the saliva will become miserable and scratch excessively. Look for the signs. If you see any fluid in or around your cat's ears, or if she is acting strangely and scratches a lot, she may have cat ear mites. If there is enough reason to suspect this, you should get your cat treated immediately.

You should also know if you have other animals that chances are those other animals can become infested very easily. If you have to treat one of the cats in your house, you should absolutely check the other cats for symptoms, or take them to the veterinarian. Your poor cat will feel absolutely miserable with this condition. The sooner she gets the treatment she needs, the better the both of you will feel.