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How do I check a cat's ears for ticks?

Inspect the outer ear, folds and surrounding fur in good light without inserting a tool into the ear canal; ask a vet about anything deep, painful or uncertain.

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Short answer

Inspect the outer ear, folds and surrounding fur in good light without inserting a tool into the ear canal; ask a vet about anything deep, painful or uncertain.

At a glance

Inspect the outer ear, folds and surrounding fur in good light without inserting a tool into the ear canal; ask a vet about anything deep, painful or uncertain. Use only cat-authorised products and safe handling.

Key takeaways

• Inspect the outer ear, folds and surrounding fur in good light without inserting a tool into the ear canal; ask a vet about anything deep, painful or uncertain.

• Use only cat-authorised products and safe handling.

• This is general education, not individual veterinary advice. Contact a veterinary professional for illness, medicine choice, difficult removal or a significant skin reaction.

Direct answer

Inspect the outer ear, folds and surrounding fur in good light without inserting a tool into the ear canal; ask a vet about anything deep, painful or uncertain.

Use it in context

Use only cat-authorised products and safe handling.

Practical next step

This is general education, not individual veterinary advice. Contact a veterinary professional for illness, medicine choice, difficult removal or a significant skin reaction.