Dark spots on the outside of cat ears may be caused by lack of regular cleaning, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, ear mites, folliculitis, otitis externa, cat ringworm, etc. If it is caused by not cleaning regularly or being exposed to ultraviolet rays, it is a normal phenomenon. After cleaning and checking the ultraviolet rays, the local skin color will return to normal without medication. If the skin is accompanied by symptoms such as redness, itching, purulent secretions, etc., it indicates that it has a skin disease. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for a comprehensive examination in time, and then cooperate with the doctor through drug treatment according to the severity of the condition, which is conducive to the improvement of the condition. control.
1. Failure to clean regularly
If the outside of the cat’s ears is not cleaned regularly, it will cause local accumulation of dirt, irritate the skin and mucous membranes, lead to excessive synthesis of pigment, and cause dark spots. Cat’s ears need to be cleaned regularly and no special treatment is required.
2. Exposure to ultraviolet rays
If the ears are exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, it will cause pigmentation and a large number of dark spots. You need to take good local skin care, and use a parasol when going out to avoid being exposed to ultraviolet rays, which may cause local aggravation.
3. Ear mites
It is a parasitic disease of the ear canal. It usually lives in the ear canal and outside the ear, causing a large amount of local secretions with a foul smell. Treatment may irritate localized skin, causing excessive secretion of melanin and causing dark spots. You can follow your doctor’s advice and use external anthelmintics specifically designed for pets.
4. Folliculitis
Mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, symptoms such as red papules, white pustules, itching and pain will appear. In severe cases, it may cause local rupture, and then The scabs form dark spots that look like dark spots. You need to use antibiotic ointment as directed by your doctor.
5. Otitis externa
It is mainly inflammation that occurs in the external auditory canal. It will cause redness, swelling and itching in the ear canal. As the disease progresses, it may lead to excessive melanin deposition. Causes dark spots. You need to take antibiotics as directed by your doctor.
6. Cat tinea
It refers to the skin disease of cats, which commonly occurs on the face, trunk, limbs, tail and other parts of the body. It can cause round or oval shapes on local skin. Ringworm spots appear gray or black. You need to use antifungal ointment as directed by your doctor.
Ear cleaning is required during treatmentCats should not be allowed to scratch the affected area with their claws, otherwise the skin damage will be aggravated and disease control will be affected.
