The ear mite (𝑂𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑐𝑦𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑠) is a surface mite that lives on cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets. It is usually found in the ear canal but it can also live on the skin surface. Symptoms include: 🪲Itchiness 🪲Redness around your ear/skin lesions around the ear 🪲Dark-colored ear wax or crusty discharge 🪲Areas of hair loss resulting from excessive scratching/grooming Ear mites are the most common cause of feline ear disease and infection. It's best to get your kitty's ears checke