The reasons why cats shake their heads may be water in their ears, ear mites, fungal infections, tumors, etc. If the shaking of the head is caused by water in the ears, it is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally there is no need to worry too much. If it is abnormal shaking of the head and is accompanied by other symptoms, such as skin redness, pain, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for a full body examination in time to determine the cause and further treatment.
1. Water gets into the ears
If water accidentally gets into the cat’s ears when bathing, it may cause the cat to shake its head constantly. In this case, you need to use a cotton swab to clean the water. , generally no medication is required.
2. Ear mites
It is a parasitic infection caused by not paying attention to ear hygiene. It causes ear mites to parasitize in the ears, causing itching and pain on the skin. If the cat feels discomfort in the ear area, the cat will express it by shaking its head. It is recommended that the owner use deworming medication for the cat under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Fungal infection
Mainly when the ears and scalp are infected by fungus, the cat will feel local itching and unbearable, and the cat will scratch the ears and scalp with its claws, and will also habitually shake its head. In this case, you can use warm water to wipe the infected area, and you also need to follow the doctor's instructions and take antifungal drug treatment, which can control the reproduction of fungi and reduce local damage.
4. Tumors
Tumors are divided into malignant and benign, and there are many types, including head tumors and lymphomas. When a cat suffers from tumors, it will cause local pain. The situation will be expressed by shaking the head. Failure to treat it in time may be life-threatening. You need to follow the doctor's advice and treat it with chemotherapy or surgery, which can control the growth of the tumor and help control the disease.
