As with humans, it's completely normal for a small amount of earwax to form in your cat's ears. However, excessive wax buildup can occur if your kitty has allergies, a bacterial infection, systemic inflammation, ear mites, or a yeast infection. A cat's brown earwax often resembles dirt or dried blood inside the ears.
What color should cat ear wax be?
Just like with your own ears, it's natural for a little bit to build up over time. A normal inner ear and ear canal should be light pink in color. A small amount of light/medium brown ear wax is fine.
How do you tell if your cat has ear mites or just dirty ears?
Symptoms:
- Depending on the severity of the infection, frequent scratching and head shaking are two common signs that your cat may be infected. ...
- Mites also stimulate the wax producing glands inside the ear canal. ...
- If you think your cat is infected, then your vet can easily diagnose the problem using a magnifying otoscope.
