{"id":166195,"date":"2022-07-14T12:29:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:29:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:29:11","slug":"can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/","title":{"rendered":"Can cats ear infection heal on its own?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#Can_cats_ear_infection_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Can cats ear infection heal on its own?\">Can cats ear infection heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_indoor_cats_get_ear_infections\" title=\"How do indoor cats get ear infections?\">How do indoor cats get ear infections?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_cats_ear_infection\" title=\"How can I get rid of my cats ear infection?\">How can I get rid of my cats ear infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#Is_a_cat_ear_infection_an_emergency\" title=\"Is a cat ear infection an emergency?\">Is a cat ear infection an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cats_ear_infection_to_go_away\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat&#8217;s ear infection to go away?\">How long does it take for a cat&#8217;s ear infection to go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#What_happens_if_cat_ear_infection_goes_untreated\" title=\"What happens if cat ear infection goes untreated?\">What happens if cat ear infection goes untreated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_can_I_treat_my_cats_ear_infection_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my cats ear infection at home?\">How can I treat my cats ear infection at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#Do_I_need_to_take_my_cat_to_the_vet_for_an_ear_infection\" title=\"Do I need to take my cat to the vet for an ear infection?\">Do I need to take my cat to the vet for an ear infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_cats_get_ear_mites_if_they_are_indoor_cats\" title=\"How do cats get ear mites if they are indoor cats?\">How do cats get ear mites if they are indoor cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#What_causes_ear_infections_in_indoor_cats\" title=\"What causes ear infections in indoor cats?\">What causes ear infections in indoor cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#Can_cat_ear_infections_clear_up_on_their_own\" title=\"Can cat ear infections clear up on their own?\">Can cat ear infections clear up on their own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_has_an_ear_infection\" title=\"How can you tell if your cat has an ear infection?\">How can you tell if your cat has an ear infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_can_I_treat_my_cats_ear_infection_at_home-2\" title=\"How can I treat my cat&#8217;s ear infection at home?\">How can I treat my cat&#8217;s ear infection at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_cats_infected_ear\" title=\"What can I put on my cats infected ear?\">What can I put on my cats infected ear?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#Will_ear_infection_go_away_on_its_own_cat\" title=\"Will ear infection go away on its own cat?\">Will ear infection go away on its own cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#Is_a_cat_ear_infection_life_threatening\" title=\"Is a cat ear infection life threatening?\">Is a cat ear infection life threatening?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#When_should_I_take_my_cat_to_the_vet_for_an_ear_infection\" title=\"When should I take my cat to the vet for an ear infection?\">When should I take my cat to the vet for an ear infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_long_can_a_cat_go_with_an_ear_infection\" title=\"How long can a cat go with an ear infection?\">How long can a cat go with an ear infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#What_is_considered_an_emergency_for_a_cat\" title=\"What is considered an emergency for a cat?\">What is considered an emergency for a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_recover_from_ear_infection\" title=\"How long does it take for a cat to recover from ear infection?\">How long does it take for a cat to recover from ear infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#Will_a_cats_ear_infection_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a cat&#8217;s ear infection go away on its own?\">Will a cat&#8217;s ear infection go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_an_ear_infection_in_a_cat\" title=\"How do you get rid of an ear infection in a cat?\">How do you get rid of an ear infection in a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#Why_wont_my_cats_ear_infection_go_away\" title=\"Why won&#8217;t my cats ear infection go away?\">Why won&#8217;t my cats ear infection go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_treat_a_cat_ear_infection\" title=\"What happens if you don&#8217;t treat a cat ear infection?\">What happens if you don&#8217;t treat a cat ear infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-cats-ear-infection-heal-on-its-own\/#How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_cats_ear_infection_naturally\" title=\"How can I get rid of my cats ear infection naturally?\">How can I get rid of my cats ear infection naturally?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_ear_infection_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can cats ear infection heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outdoor cats and kittens are more prone to ear infections but even older, indoor felines may develop this pesky condition. <b>Ear infections are painful and won&#8217;t go away on their own, so it&#8217;s important to be familiar with the signs that indicate there&#8217;s a problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_indoor_cats_get_ear_infections\"><\/span>How do indoor cats get ear infections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Ear Infection in Cats Ear infections can develop <b>when the skin lining in the ear canal becomes irritated, leading to inflammation. Inflammation can lead to excess wax production which in turn creates an environment where the naturally occurring bacteria and yeast grow out of control.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_cats_ear_infection\"><\/span>How can I get rid of my cats ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Are Ear Infections in Cats Treated? If your vet determines that your cat has ear mites or a yeast or bacterial infection, they&#8217;ll treat it with <b>anti-parasitics, antifungals, or antibiotics, as appropriate. These all come in ointment or eardrop form.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cat_ear_infection_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is a cat ear infection an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>An ear infection is an emergency when your pet is in pain, you cannot touch or look in your dog&#8217;s ear, the ear is red and swollen, and\/or your dog has a head tilt. All ear infections should be examined and treated by a veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cats_ear_infection_to_go_away\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat&#8217;s ear infection to go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A typical course of antibiotics for treating an ear infection can be <b>as brief as 5 to 7 days or as long as several months. In many cases, the ears may start looking better after only a few applications of medication or after only a few doses of oral medication.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_cat_ear_infection_goes_untreated\"><\/span>What happens if cat ear infection goes untreated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An easy to treat outer ear infection can quickly spread to the middle ear and onto your cat&#8217;s inner ear. Left untreated ear infections in cats can result in <b>hearing loss<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_cats_ear_infection_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my cats ear infection at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heavily moisten a cotton ball with the ear cleaner. Apply the cotton ball to the base of the ear and fold the ear flap over onto the cotton ball. Massage the base of the ear (you should hear a squishing sound), and then allow your cat to shake his head.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_take_my_cat_to_the_vet_for_an_ear_infection\"><\/span>Do I need to take my cat to the vet for an ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your cat is showing any signs of an infection, schedule an appointment with their veterinarian right away. Ear infections are not common in cats, and when left untreated, they can lead to serious complications and long-term pain and discomfort for your pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_get_ear_mites_if_they_are_indoor_cats\"><\/span>How do cats get ear mites if they are indoor cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ear mites easily spread from cat to cat <b>through physical contact; when an infected cat comes into contact with another cat, the ear mites crawl off the infected cat and onto the other cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_ear_infections_in_indoor_cats\"><\/span>What causes ear infections in indoor cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Ear Infection in Cats Ear infections in cats are usually a sign of an underlying health condition unless your kitty has contracted ear mites. Cats that suffer from a <b>weak immune system, allergies or diabetes tend to be more susceptible to ear infections than cats without these health issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cat_ear_infections_clear_up_on_their_own\"><\/span>Can cat ear infections clear up on their own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outdoor cats and kittens are more prone to ear infections but even older, indoor felines may develop this pesky condition. <b>Ear infections are painful and won&#8217;t go away on their own, so it&#8217;s important to be familiar with the signs that indicate there&#8217;s a problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_has_an_ear_infection\"><\/span>How can you tell if your cat has an ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of Ear Infections in Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Black or yellowish discharge from either ear.<\/li>\n<li>Head tilting.<\/li>\n<li>Ear discharge that looks like coffee grounds.<\/li>\n<li>Redness or swelling in the ear canal.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of balance or disorientation.<\/li>\n<li>Hearing loss.<\/li>\n<li>Strong, offensive odor coming from the ear.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive waxy buildup in or near the ear canal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_cats_ear_infection_at_home-2\"><\/span>How can I treat my cat&#8217;s ear infection at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heavily moisten a cotton ball with the ear cleaner. Apply the cotton ball to the base of the ear and fold the ear flap over onto the cotton ball. Massage the base of the ear (you should hear a squishing sound), and then allow your cat to shake his head.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_on_my_cats_infected_ear\"><\/span>What can I put on my cats infected ear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Antibiotics, anti-parasitics, antifungals, and corticosteroids are the most common treatments. What&#8217;s essential is that you get your cat in for treatment as soon as you notice signs of ear discomfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_ear_infection_go_away_on_its_own_cat\"><\/span>Will ear infection go away on its own cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outdoor cats and kittens are more prone to ear infections but even older, indoor felines may develop this pesky condition. Ear infections are painful and <b>won&#8217;t go away on their own, so it&#8217;s important to be familiar with the signs that indicate there&#8217;s a problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cat_ear_infection_life_threatening\"><\/span>Is a cat ear infection life threatening?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A cat ear infection <b>should be treated as a serious medical condition. Never leave one untreated. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent hearing loss and balance problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_my_cat_to_the_vet_for_an_ear_infection\"><\/span>When should I take my cat to the vet for an ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you find your cat has a long-lasting or recurring ear infection that&#8217;s making their ears itchy or painful, discuss this with your vet, as they may be able to prescribe a medication to help reduce tissue swelling inside the canal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_cat_go_with_an_ear_infection\"><\/span>How long can a cat go with an ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That said, most cats with otitis interna respond well to medical management. Expect a two- to four-month course of oral antibiotics to prevent a relapse. The altered sense of balance that generally accompanies otitis interna typically improves within <b>two to six weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_an_emergency_for_a_cat\"><\/span>What is considered an emergency for a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Any situation when your cat appears to be in severe pain is an emergency. Signs that your pet may be in severe pain include general discomfort, hiding, crying when touched or moved, unable to walk or move, excessive panting in cooler areas and non-weight bearing on a particular limb.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_cat_to_recover_from_ear_infection\"><\/span>How long does it take for a cat to recover from ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recovery and management of ear infections in cats Most ear infections in cats can be treated with medical management in <b>1-2 weeks. While complications such as ruptured ear drums and middle and inner ear involvement can lead to hearing loss, most ear infection symptoms resolve with treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_cats_ear_infection_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a cat&#8217;s ear infection go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Outdoor cats and kittens are more prone to ear infections but even older, indoor felines may develop this pesky condition. Ear infections are painful and <b>won&#8217;t go away on their own, so it&#8217;s important to be familiar with the signs that indicate there&#8217;s a problem.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_an_ear_infection_in_a_cat\"><\/span>How do you get rid of an ear infection in a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin, your vet may need to clip the fur around the cat&#8217;s ear canal to help keep it clean and dry. If the infection has reached the middle ear but the eardrum has not yet been infected, <b>oral or injectable antibiotics can often help to clear up the infection<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_my_cats_ear_infection_go_away\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t my cats ear infection go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chronic otitis is basically a long-lasting ear infection that can affect any cat, causing itchy, painful ears. Quite a few things can cause the disease  <b>parasites, allergies, growths, and more  which is progressive and can lead to rupture of the eardrum or even permanent narrowing of the ear canal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_treat_a_cat_ear_infection\"><\/span>What happens if you don&#8217;t treat a cat ear infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That said, most cats with otitis interna respond well to medical management. Expect a two- to four-month course of oral antibiotics to prevent a relapse. The altered sense of balance that generally accompanies otitis interna typically improves within <b>two to six weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_cats_ear_infection_naturally\"><\/span>How can I get rid of my cats ear infection naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There aren&#8217;t any natural remedies that&#8217;ll cure ear infections, but there is one to prevent them: Regular ear cleaning at home. I recommend cleaning your cat&#8217;s ears at least once a month, Grant says. You can get your cat used to it by making it a positive experience.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can cats ear infection heal on its own?How do indoor cats get ear infections?How can I get rid of my cats ear infection?Is a cat ear infection an emergency?How long does it take for a cat&#8217;s ear infection to go away?What happens if cat ear infection goes untreated?How can I treat my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-166195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166195"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=166195"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166195\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=166195"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=166195"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=166195"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}