Do cats with ear mites need to be cleaned?

Yes, once cats have ear mites, they should be treated as soon as possible to prevent long-term bacterial proliferation that can lead to diseases such as middle ear infection and meningitis. Cleaning can involve pouring ear cleaning fluid into the ear canal, lifting the ear with one hand to prevent the fluid from flowing out, and massaging the ear canal with the other hand to ensure the cleaning fluid and earwax are thoroughly mixed. Then, use a rolled cotton swab to clean the ear, which can be repeated several times. Finally, drop a specialized ear medication for treating cat ear mites (such as Earflor) into the ear and massage the ear.

Cat Ear Mite Cleaning Method

1. Clean the ear canal: Pour the ear cleaning fluid into the ear canal, lift the ear with one hand to prevent the fluid from flowing out, massage the ear canal with the other hand to ensure the cleaning fluid and earwax are thoroughly mixed, and then use a rolled cotton swab to clean the ear. This process can be repeated several times.

What medication to drop in cat's ears

Drop the medication: Drop a specialized ear medication for treating cat ear mites (such as Earflor), massage the ear, and drop the medication in the same way as you would drop the cleaning fluid. Note that ear mites are a stubborn disease that requires continuous medication for multiple days (suggested for more than 20 days) until the disease is healed.

Precautions during ear mite treatment

During the ear mite treatment, the cat should be isolated from other pets and humans. The cat's original living space should also be disinfected, and all of the cat's items should be disinfected as well to avoid residual parasites. Ear mites have strong reproductive capabilities, so owners must ensure that they clean the cat's ears daily. Additionally, help the cat dry its ears during bath time to prevent bacterial growth and the development of ear mites.