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 ...

I recently returned from a vacation and after found myself itching a good deal. I applied some cortisone cream. With no resolution, I went to see my physician. I was diagnosed with scabies that 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 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 ...

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 ...

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?

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