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Why do cats get ear mites?
Cats get ear mites because ear mites are external parasites that mainly live in the ear canals of dogs and cats. They are highly contagious and are usually infected through play and contact with already infected cats. In addition, long-term lack of external parasite prevention, bathing, and ear cleaning care can also lead to the breeding of mites.
Why do cats always get ear mites?
The external auditory canal of a cat is divided into a vertical canal and a horizontal canal. If the horizontal canal is not cleaned regularly, it is more likely to accumulate earwax. Once the earwax in the ear canal accumulates, it is easy to breed ear mites. Therefore, once ear mites are detected in a cat, earwax dissolving drops should be placed in the ear canal to dissolve the earwax in the horizontal canal and remove it along with the cat's shaking of the head. Simply cleaning the ears will not solve the problem, and medication is also needed to kill mites.
What drugs should be used for cat ear mites?
Ear Mite Clear, which is specifically designed for cats. Use ear drops to clean the external ear canal, and use a cotton swab dipped in ear drops to clean the ear canal. Do not insert the cotton swab into the inner ear canal, or it will push the dirt and mites inside, increasing the treatment difficulty. The ear drops can effectively dissolve the dirt in the ear canal, and its ingredients also protect the skin of the ear canal. If the cotton swab becomes dirty, replace it with a clean one. Therefore, during the treatment of ear mites, 1-2 packs of cotton swabs are needed.
How to judge whether a cat's ear mites have healed?
When the clinical symptoms of the cat scratching its ears disappear, it does not intentionally rub its ears, and the itching sensation is gone. The secretions in the ear canal are normal or absent. Under microscope examination, no mites are found in the earwax. Observing the cat's ear canal secretions under a microscope reveals no signs of parasites or eggs, which indicates that the cat's ear mites have basically healed.