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Earmites are tiny little parasites that can get into your cat's ear. While it sounds like something simple to take care of, you should know that if they're left untreated, ear mites can cause one nasty yeast infection.

Your cat will scratch and scratch, causing tiny blood vessels in their ears to burst. This can result in disfiguration and swelling, and it could cause permanent damage. If you leave the earmite problem untreated long enough, this can cause rupturing of the ear drum, seizures, and death.

If you notice your cat scratching, shaking its head this way and that, and digging at its ears, it's possible that he or she has earmites. However, you should know that a cat can be infested with ear mites and show no signs or symptoms. A lot of the time, a reaction really depends on how sensitive the cat is to the mites' saliva.

If there's an allergic reaction to the saliva, which can occur even with just a few mites, your cat will scratch and never find relief. Look for the signs. If you see any fluid in or around your cat's ears, or if she is acting strangely and scratches a lot, she may have cat ear mites. You should get her treated at once if you suspect this is the case.

If you have other pets, you should also know that they could easily become infested with the mites as well. So if you end up treating one of your cats, you should definitely inspect your other cats for signs of ear mites, or take them to the vet as well. This can truly make your cat miserable, and the sooner she gets treated, the better she will feel and so will you.