Q: "My cat's date of birth was 7/1/23. Somehow, I ended up purchasing a very ill kitten from a private owner. I called him Pumpkin, and when I picked him up, it was at night in the pouring rain, so I ...

“My cat has ear mites!” is heard frequently at my clinic. Ear mites are microscopic, spider-like parasites that live in the ear canals of pets. These mites can also infect dogs, but they are not ...

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 ...

QMy cat keeps scratching at her ears. Does she have an infection? A That’s possible. She could also have an infestation of ear mites. Ear mites are most common in kittens and cats who have come from ...

You’ve noticed your feline friend acting odd lately. Maybe they have been shaking their head a lot or scratching at their ears. Perhaps you’ve even spotted some yellow or black ear discharge or ...