Symptoms of cat ear mites

Ear mites, also known as ear itch mites, are a highly contagious disease with strong reproductive capacity. Cats with ear mites usually have symptoms such as itching, odor, and dirt in their ears. Diagnosis can be confirmed with an auriscope or microscope, and the treatment cycle usually lasts about half a month. Due to the itchy nature of ear mites, they often cause complications such as ear hematomas and ear damage, so early detection and treatment are necessary.

Symptoms of cat ear mites:

Frequent scratching and shaking of the ears by the affected animal.
Increased ear secretions, presenting as dark brown dry ear wax that grows back quickly after cleaning, even blocking the entire ear canal.
A pungent smell emanating from the ears, which is difficult to eliminate.

Drug recommendations for symptoms:

Clean the ear canal with an ear cleaning solution daily. After pouring the ear solution into the ear, hold the cat's ear margin and massage the ear root to fully dissolve the secretions. Then release the cat's ears to let it shake out the secretions itself. Use paper towels or cotton buds to wipe off visible secretions, do not dig deeply, and then apply the same method to insert ear ointments such as Ear Fluid into the ear, massaging the ear root to allow it to absorb. You can also take helminthic drugs such as Heartworm to assist in treatment.

Precautions:

Regular monthly deworming can effectively prevent parasite infections, and weekly use of ear care solutions can effectively reduce bacterial and fungal infections.
During the disease treatment period, it is recommended to clean and apply medication to the ears daily. Once there is significant improvement, the usage frequency can be reduced accordingly until routine maintenance is conducted once a week.
After recovery, visit the hospital for a check-up to ensure that the ear mites have been completely cured.
Disinfect the home environment to avoid reinfection.