Definition: Parasitic bodies of the mange family that infest the ears of cats, often causing the ears to appear black or dirty inside. Extremely contagious and difficult to eradicate, ear mites are known by the scientific name of otodectes cyanotis
Pronunciation: oh-toh-dektus sy-uh-no-tusAudio Link
Examples:
Rapid shaking of the head is a good tip-off that a cat might be troubled by ear mites.
