In this episode, we’re focusing on two important parts of feline health that every cat parent should understand: your cat’s ears and eyes. Your cat’s bright eyes and alert ears help them explore, listen, hunt, play, and connect with the world around them. Regular checks and gentle care can help support comfort, reduce buildup, and give pet parents a chance to notice early signs of irritation before small concerns become bigger problems.

In this quick cat care episode, we’ll cover cat ear care basics, including how to gently check your cat’s ears for wax buildup, odor, redness, scratching, head shaking, or signs of discomfort. Clean ears can help your kitty feel better, but ear care should always be gentle. Avoid deep cleaning, and contact your veterinarian if you notice discharge, swelling, strong odor, pain, or repeated sc ...