What does a cat's ear twitching mean: is there a reason to worry - a note for purring owners

01.06.2024 18:32

Any cat may experience occasional ear twitching.

A pet owner who notices this phenomenon may begin to worry greatly about their four-legged friend.

“What if the cat has health problems?” a person will probably think.

Fortunately, in the vast majority of cases there is no reason to take serious measures.

True, there are rare situations when a furry friend’s ears twitching is a very bad sign.

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My Cat's Ears Are Twitching: What Does It Mean?

Most often, such a process does not indicate anything negative.

Ear twitching is a standard reaction of our furry four-legged friends to certain sounds.

If the phenomenon is not accompanied by other sudden movements, then the pet owner can relax: everything is fine.

When ear twitching is bad

You need to take action if your furry friend scratches his twitching ear and also shakes his head vigorously.

In such a situation, the pet should be taken to a veterinary clinic.

Have your cat examined by a specialist: it is possible that some parasites or illnesses will be discovered.

Previously, diseases that can be contracted by those who love to kiss cats were named.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. My Cat's Ears Are Twitching: What Does It Mean?
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