“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 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?

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 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 ...

I've read that if a pet has ear mites, these mites can travel to bedding and furniture and potentially attach themselves to a human host. I also understand that you don't need your own pet to be at ...

I adopted a kitten about six weeks ago, and after a few weeks took her to see our new vet. The cat got a booster shot, and a little ear discharge was pointed out to me. No medications seemed to be ...

Avoiding a sneezing or coughing housemate is second nature. After all, you know they might be contagious, and you want to avoid getting infected. But what should you do when the sick creature in your ...

The Rocky Balboas of the world know they have arrived when they can sport a "cauliflower ear." They pay a high price for their deformed ear in the ring and are proud of it. They show it off like it's ...

Q: My vet says my cat has ear mites. It’s horrible and it’s not going away even though we’ve tried lots of medications. Help! Dr. Patty Khuly has a veterinary practice at Sunset Animal Clinic in South ...