You
should check your cat's eyes and ears periodically for
any type of coating or junk. Ears should always be
clean with no type of build-up. To clean your cat's
ears, use a Q-tip or warm wet cloth and clean around inside
the ear only near the outside, but never enter
the ear canal. If you notice any difference in the
ear canal, notify your vet. Brown build-up could
be ear mites, a parasite
that needs to be treated as soon as possible.
Occasionally
your cat may get brown crusty-looking material in the corner
of his eyes - this is fine, it's similar to the white "goop" humans
get in their eyes in the morning. Clean with a Q-tip
dipped in warm water. If the area looks different
than it usually does, or if the discharge is white, clear,
yellow, or green, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian.
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