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Why should the puppy get all the attention? (lemmy.world)
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[–] MissJinx@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Caesar either lost them or not

[–] dontpanic@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Looks like cauliflower ear, which can be from long-term untreated ear infections, ear mite infestation, or trauma (like frostbite). Not super uncommon in strays.

[–] mediOchre@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

cat is a ufc fighter

[–] dontpanic@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 2 months ago

Also possible lol

[–] dingus@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Well so I guess there is also a certain breed of cat that just has fucked up ears tho. Some sort of genetic issue with cartilage or something.