Stinky, Waxy Ears

If your cat has stinky or shiny, dark-waxy ears, then your cat may have a food allergy or yeast reaction in the ears. Any minor weirdness in the ears immediately calls for a regimen of probiotics, or acidophilus, in the cat's food for a month. This will provide friendly bacteria to the cat's gut to help fight yeast and (bad) bacteria overgrowth.

It is best if your cat is on dry food to convert her/him to a mostly-meat wet food for a couple weeks to see if the ears get a little better from the simpler diet with fewer carbs. Chances are, you'll have to go to the next step of a more strict fresh cooked or raw meat diet to fully correct the issue. You can use the ol' olive oil and garlic ear combo to help clear things out.

Be sure to see your vet if symptoms persist or if they are severe. For some cats, this is part of how their bodies' manage with the modern world and try as you might, they may just have to remain stinky, waxy ears! Any improvements in the diet will benefit in many other ways, and it may just clear up those ears.