Cat ear

[Katieannee]

Hello does anyone know what this could be? There seems to be no pain and I noticed it before bed last night at around 7pm just thinking it was a scratch as it wasn’t there all day so gave it a little clean with some water but now I’m thinking it isn’t a scratch. The thing is if I have to take her vets she’ll have to go in alone and I don’t think she will like that at all. She’s an only Indoor cat And has no other symptoms like scratching her ear a lot or shaking her head so I don’t think it’s mites ( also she goes near no other pets) please please help

 

[MissClouseau]

Skin issues are difficult to diagnose just by looking, even for vets sometimes who see it in person. It could be a scratch, maybe a bug bite, allergic reaction... they can all look annoyingly similar.

If I were you I would keep the area clean with a watery pet disinfectant and see how it goes. If it gets worse or looks infected, take to the vet right away. If there is no improvement for the better in a week, send pictures to the vet to ask their opinion and/or take to the vet.

 

[Tagrendy]

If it was earmites there should be dark brownish substance in the ear, probably both ears. But to me it looks more like some sort of fungal, I wouldn't touch it with bear hands until it's tested.