What is this?

[u/No_Syrup_4129]

Hello all,

This is my cat Louie

My boy here has this black goo in his ear. I’ll clean it out maybe once every few weeks with my finger and a tissue, it’s consistent with ear wax but obviously very dark in color. I’ll know it’s bothering him again because he will shake his head or itch his ears more than usual, or walk around with one of his ears kind of lopsided. He’s a rescue, got him when he was a kitten but he’s indoor exclusively. He’s had this problem for a some time now. Also on the same side of this ear he has an eye that tears up and leaks, also pretty consistent with this earwax build up. Any ideas as to what this could be? I wanted to start some sort of treatment in hopes of giving him some relief sooner, as I’m worried he’s been suffering from this for some time. He’s got a date with the vet soon but just was curious what you’re thinking as well.

Thanks for your help!

[u/BitchMcConnell063]

My cat had this is his ears years ago. It was mites. We needed a prescription solution that got squeezed into his ear and cleaned out.