Hi everyone.  I have a question about my cat Jack.  I am bringing him to the
vet about this but not until this weekend and I was hoping to get some
insight into what could be wrong.  I am assuming that he has some type of an
ear infection because I can actually hear crackling coming from his ear, even
when I touch them at times at the very base.  It almost sounds like Rice
Krispy's in milk to make the best comparison.  He does not seem bothered by
this, just shakes his head every now and then (not often at all), but the
sound really worries me.  In all honesty, this has happened in the past but
it comes and goes so quickly (1 to 2 days) that by the time the vet
appointment comes around, it seems all cleared up.  I know, I know, I should
have still taken him to the vet in the past but he is the most scared cat I
have ever been around, to the point that I have wondered if he was abused
before I got him.  I have been so worried about putting him through a vet
experience when everything seems to clear up, but I know that I need to get
this checked.  Has anyone had any experience with something like this before?
I look forward to any advice!  Thanks guys!