Some people think that if a cat’s ears are dirty, it means it has ear mites. In fact, the dirt on a cat’s ears does not necessarily indicate ear mites. It should be distinguished based on the characteristics of the dirt inside the cat’s ears. Let’s take a look at the difference between cat ear mites and earwax, and how to treat cat ear mites.
1、 What is cat ear mite?
Cat ear mites are a type of ear scabies parasite commonly found in the ear canals of cats and dogs. They mostly parasitize the ear canal, and in rare cases, they can also appear in the head, neck, and tail. Cats infected with ear mites will produce a large amount of reddish brown or blackish brown ear canal secretions in their ears. At the same time, when approaching the cat’s ears, they will also smell a foul odor; But cat ear mites are small, white insects that we cannot see with the naked eye and need to observe through an otoscope.
2、 How to distinguish between cat ear mites and earwax?
Earwax has a texture similar to soil, and when rubbed with your fingers, you will find that the earwax is quite delicate. And the cat ear mites stick irregularly in patches inside the cat’s ear canal. When we rub them with our fingers, we will find that their texture is relatively rough. And there will be reddish brown or black brown secretions in the cat’s ear canal, which is the difference between earwax and cat ear mites.
.;.; 3、 How to treat cat ear mites?
I often rescue stray cats, many of which have ear mites, so I have rich experience in treatment, and the cost is relatively low with quick results.
Products used for treatment: ear wash, ear health, clean cotton pads, Braun
- In order to better absorb ear medicine, it is necessary to clean the cat’s ear canal first. Note that it should not be washed with water, but with specialized ear wash water. I do not recommend brands, as long as they are mild and not irritating. Fill the cat’s ears with ear wash water, then cover them and rub the roots of the ears for 1-2 minutes. Release the cat and it will shake its head to shake off any excess liquid in the ear canal. Finally, wipe the ear canal dry with a clean cotton pad!
- Drip an appropriate amount of ear drops into cat ears, similar to the steps of cleaning ears, but be careful not to pour too much ear medicine. Just apply the appropriate amount and do not use cotton pads to wipe it off. Massage the ears to allow the medicine to be fully absorbed. Cat ear mites with mild symptoms can usually be cured by taking medication once a day for 10 consecutive days. However, to prevent the recurrence of the disease in the future, it is recommended to take medication for a few more days to consolidate the condition!
- It is important to completely deworm cats, which is also the key to preventing the recurrence of cat ear mites. My family has many cats, so it’s difficult to drive them separately inside and outside the body. Therefore, I use Braun for both inside and outside the body, which is a four effect compound formula with a complete range of deworming agents. It can kill common parasites such as ear itching mites, ear scabies mites, fleas, ticks, lice, roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms without the need to use other cat deworming drugs. It can handle common parasites with just one tube. The usage is also very simple. Simply remove the hair from the cat’s shoulder and neck area, and drop the medicine onto the skin~