The two cracked layers on the edge of a cat's ears may be caused by ear attachment, fighting, bacterial infection, ear mites, etc. If it is attached to the ear, then there will be two layers on the side of the ear. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally there is no need to worry too much. If it is abnormally split into two layers and is accompanied by other symptoms, such as skin redness, swelling, pain, itching, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for detailed examination in time to determine the cause and treatment.
1. Attached ears
The physiological structure of cats is relatively complex, and congenitally split ears are a normal structure. They usually have two layers, which are divided into the external auditory canal and the internal auditory canal. The external auditory canal is formed from the soft The muscular skin is split and is responsible for capturing sound. The inner auditory canal is a densely organized structure responsible for the conduction of sound. It can hear a sound that humans cannot hear, which is helpful for cats to hunt in the surrounding environment. It belongs to It is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not require medication.
2. Fighting
If cats and other animals fight, it may cause ear skin bites, causing skin cracking, redness, pain, bleeding and other symptoms. You can use Clean the wound with normal saline or hydrogen peroxide, and then apply antibiotic ointment under the guidance of a doctor to help the skin recover.
3. Bacterial infection
Mainly caused by bacterial infection. Failure to clean it up in time will cause local skin swelling and suppuration, resulting in two layers of cracking. You need to take antibiotics as directed by your doctor. Drug treatment. When the condition is serious, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for intravenous antibiotic treatment.
4. Ear mites
It is a kind of ear parasite. It may be caused by carelessness in local skin cleaning and accumulation of water. It mainly lives in the ear area, causing local itching, odor, and Symptoms such as increased cerumen, if not treated in time, may lead to local skin suppuration, resulting in local two-layered skin. You need to use diarrhea leaves or saline to flush the ear area, and you also need to use anthelmintic drugs as directed by your doctor.
