Feline Polyps

The feline inflammatory polyp may be the most common non-neoplastic growth found in the ear canal. It is unclear whether polyps are truly congenital in origin or whether they are acquired as a result of otitis media secondary to upper respiratory infection. They are often found in young mature cats with an average age of 1.5 years, although they have been reported in cats of all ages. There seems to be no breed or sex predilection. There seems to be no relationship to feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) status.