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Ear mites
The most common kitten ectoparasite — dry, coffee-ground debris is the hallmark.
🔍 Related symptoms
Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value — tap for the full symptom page
✅ Home-care checklist
- ✓Treat all cats in the household together
- ✓Use pet-specific miticidal medication
- ✓Wash bedding and environment
🏥 When to see a vet
- ⚠Red, discharging ear canal (secondary infection)
- ⚠Scratched-raw skin behind the ears
🐾 Predisposed breeds
Can occur in any breed — no specific predisposition
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