Ear mites are an uncomfortable nuisance for cats, and if left untreated ... They will take a long Q-tip, gently scrape the inside of your cat’s ears, and examine the sample under a microscope.

TNR uses ear-tipping—a procedure where a small portion of a cat’s ear is clipped while under anesthesia. In Kitsap, males have their left ear tipped; females their right ears. Sauer said one ...