Ear polyps in cats are quite rare but without a proper diagnosis, management, and treatment, an affected cat can end up with severe damage to the ears. These are actually benign growths, which means they are safe. You may have noticed aural (ear) polyps growing in the outer and/middle part of the cat’s ear. How polyps develop have not been fully established, but experts think that it is brought about by a long-term bacterial or fungal inflammation. In the early stages, the development of ear polyps may have symptoms similar to an ear infection. In severe cases, affected cats may appear to tilt their heads to the side. Some may have difficulty walking straight because their sense of balance has been affected. After a thorough examination, your veterinarians Marietta, GA may recommend complete surgical removal of the polyps, which will then be sent for biopsy to make sure that these are not malignant or cancerous.
