Cat's Ear Mites! (part 2)

Yup!! Thats ear mitess!!

How to treat them?

Gentle ear cleaning goes a long way towards correcting this problem. These ears are very sensitive, and the ear drum (tympanic membrane) might even be damaged. You might want to bring your pet to the vet to clean the ears, if its your first attempt.

Usually, after the ears are gently cleaned, topical medication will be given. This medication contains anti-inflammatories to soothe inflamed ears, antibiotics to minimize secondary bacterial infection, and an anti-paracidicital to kill the mites. Daily cleaning of the ears and application of medication is continued until the problem is resolved, usually 7-10 days.

According to vets, in some cats they will use an injectable medication called Ivermectin. This drug is especially useful in cats with ears that are too sensitive to clean, or in cats that it is unlikely that you will be able to clean the ears at home on a daily basis. (Yes, my stubborn babybonn!) Ivermectin is very effective and is used commonly, although a very small percentage of cats can have a reaction to this drug and develop central nervous system signs.

Ok, till next timee...Dun forget to check your cats ears several times weekly and clean them as often as needed...