Your cat’s hearing is thousands of times more powerful than our own. Cats have also evolved with a number of special hearing enhancing features. Your cat’s ears are found perched on top of her head, giving them a high vantage point. They are shaped to direct sound into them. Your cat can turn her ears locate the source of sounds she hears and may want to investigate or escape from. She can determine the distance from sounds since her ears work independently. Remove excess wax and debris to keep your cat’s ears clean. Only use a cat-safe ear rinse and cotton balls. You can use cotton swabs but only reach in as far as you can see to avoid damaging the ear canal. Check for scratches, cuts and signs of infection such as redness or swelling and excess or dark-colored discharge. These conditions require medical attention. For more information, contact your West Omaha, NE veterinarian.