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My cat has black bobbly crusty ear tips, No he doesn't seem

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My cat has black bobbly crusty ear tips
JA: I'll do all I can to help. When did you first notice the crustiness? Has the cat been licking or rubbing the skin?
Customer: No he doesn't seem bothered by it he has some behind the ears
JA: And what's the cat's name and age?
Customer: His name is ***** ***** is 2
JA: Is there anything else the Vet should know about Nobu?
Customer: He is very healthy eats well and very active
Submitted: 18 days ago.
Category: Cat
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Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 18 days ago.

Hi there, this is Dr Linda, a UK based vet.

I'm sorry to hear this and understand your concern for Nobu.

Is the inside of the ear healthy?

Is he shaking his head or scratching his ears?

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
In side both ears are normal and clear I've 9 cats and never come across this
Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 18 days ago.

Thank you.

Would a photo be possible please?

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
At the moment he is out
Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 18 days ago.

Are his ear tips white?

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
His ear tips are tabby with the black bobbly bits
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
a few behind each ear he disappears for weeks at a time he is character to day the least
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Say
Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Would it be better for me to contact back when I can send a photo
Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 18 days ago.

Ok, sure.

Yes, if you can send a photo, I'll be able to provide a more accurate assessment.

There's no rush and this can be done at any time.

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Ok I'll get back to you tommorow thanks
Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 18 days ago.

Sure!

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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
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Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 18 days ago.
Thank you.If you gently pick one off does the skin underneath seem red or oozing?
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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
No
Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 18 days ago.
have you just noticed them in the last few days?
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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
only today
Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 18 days ago.
In this case, if its just some sort of fibre, material or plant, we should be able to remove it.If you can pick it all off and the skin is healthy, we know there's no medical issue!
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Customer: replied 18 days ago.
Ok I'll have ago
Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 17 days ago.
Hey there, how did it go?
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Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 17 days ago.

Hopefully all crusts have now been removed.

I do hope this has helped and please let me know if you have any further questions,

Take care,

Linda.

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Customer: replied 17 days ago.
We removed them no inflamed skin thanks
Expert:  Dr L Simmon replied 17 days ago.

Great!

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