New Post: Can Apple Cider Vinegar Cure My Cat’s Ear Infection? - Proponents of home remedies say that apple cider vinegar is a practically a miracle cure-all, with the ability to mitigate or cure everything from fleas to urinary tract infections (taken internally). But just like with many home remedies, there haven’t been many scientific studies that prove the claims are true. So when it comes to ear infections in cats, let’s take a look at the pro’s and con’s of apple cider vinegar. What Does The Science Show? According to Medical News Today, at this time there isn’t any research on whether apple cider vinegar can help specifically with ear infections. But there have been studies (on humans) that indicate apple cider vinegar has anti-microbial properties – i.e., its application slows or stops the growth of bacteria. Researchers have found that this may be due to its acetic acid content. And bacteria or yeast (fungus) is the most common cause of ear infections in cats. What Is A Cat Ear Infection? Ear infections are often caused by an overgrowth of bacteria or yeast in the cat’s outer, middle or inner ears (otitis externa, otitis media and otitis interna). You can suspect an ear infection is bothering your cat if you see: Your cat shaking her head or pawing/scratching her ears, face and neck Black or yellowish discharge in the ears There’s a bad odor coming from the ears Hair loss or scabs around the face, ears and neck Red