Cat refuses to clean ear mites

When a cat has ear mites, it will experience discomfort in its ears, severe itching, and sometimes mild pain. This leads to the cat being uncooperative during treatment, believing that it is being hurt by its owner, and refusing to let others touch its uncomfortable areas. Therefore, we need to pay attention to the method of cleaning the cat's ear canal to avoid causing the cat's repulsion and damaging the ear canal during the cleaning process.

Causes and symptoms of ear mites

Ear mites are parasites that live in the cat's ear canal and are usually transmitted directly or indirectly. Factors that can lead to ear mite infections in cats include contact with infected animals, playing with ear mite-infected animals, and long-term moisture in the ear canal.

How to clean the ear canal

During ear mite treatment, the owner needs to prepare ear canal cleaning solutions and medications for treating ear mites. First, wrap the cat securely with a towel or cat bag, leaving only the head exposed. Then, hold the cat's ears with one hand and drop the ear cleaning solution into the ear canal until you see the liquid filling the canal. Gently massage the ear root to ensure the solution dissolves the secretions. Let the cat shake its ears naturally, then use a cotton swab to remove any visible secretions. Do not probe deeply to avoid damaging the ear canal. Finally, drop the ear mite medication into the ear canal and massage the ear root to ensure the medication covers the entire canal.

Prevention of ear mites

Daily cleaning of the ear canal is necessary during the early stages of treatment, and the movements must be gentle to avoid causing the cat to resist. As the symptoms improve, the frequency of cleaning can be reduced as appropriate. Weekly cleaning can be done as part of regular ear canal care. Using drugs containing selenium sulfide can prevent ear mite infections. When showering, plug the ear canal with cotton to prevent the creation of an ideal environment for ear mites.