Fri, Nov 21st 2008, 04:21 GMT

Very rarely, the ear mites can puncture the ear drum and migrate through to the sinuses. This may be what has happened in your kitten's case. Because of repeated, untreated ear mites, scar tissue builds up in the ear canal and causes deafness because of the damage. It can also affect the cat's sense of balance. If she is in severe pain due to the ear mites, she may not be interested in eating. Perhaps you might suggest to your vet that he keep your kitten at his clinic for iv's and 24 hour vet care toget rid of these mites once and for all. If you have any other pets, you may want to have them checked for mites as well.

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Izadore (Izzie)

Fri, Nov 21st 2008, 03:18 GMT

My kitty, Kira, had ear mites and had to be treated at the vet twice to get rid them all but she never had any drainage from her nose. I would be concerned that either the mite infestation or the treatment has caused an infection that has gone into her sinuses. Does her breath smell bad? That can be a sign of an infection in the sinuses. You said she is not growing. Is she eating ok? Cats that can not smell, will often not eat because it doesn't appeal to them without smelling the food. I would call the vet to ask about the nasal discharge and the lack of growth.

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Allie

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