Sore ears is a common ailment of dogs and cats.
They may shake or tilt their heads or scratch at their ears. There are numerous causes for sore ears, e.g. infection, mites, polyps, foreign objects within the ear canal, and allergies to name a few. Once the source of the discomfort is identified, the appropriate treatment can be instituted. Outdoor cats often will fight, resulting in infected bite wounds. The external skin may heal, but underneath the skin an abscess may be developing, the immune system s attempt to seal off and isolate infection.