Ear Mites

Midnight_Angel · #1 Apr 7, 2007, 04:56 PM

I guess my cat has had ear mites (a brownish ear build up) for a little bit now and it didnt look too bad but I started giving her drops last week for it and it almost seems grosser. Is that it being all cleared out or should I clean her ears? Does it get worse before getting better?

iscorpio · Apr 7, 2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight_Angel

I guess my cat has had ear mites (a brownish ear build up) for a little bit now and it didnt look too bad but I started giving her drops last week for it and it almost seems grosser. Is that it being all cleared out or should I clean her ears? Does it get worse before getting better?

From what i remember this is called canker and is a problem to take to the vet. take care, love and peace anne x

jdkid75 · Apr 8, 2007, 11:41 AM

Yes, that sounds just like what my cat has right now. I have been taking him to the vet, as you just want to double check that is what is causing the problem. I've been using a cleaning solution rather than one for ear mites. apparently these just seem to drown the mites, not that scientific really. I use a gentle cleaner in the cats ear then gently wipe with cotton wool. Don't stick anything down there, it could cause them more damage. Cheers Jo

mrscoltweaver · Apr 9, 2007, 09:06 AM

Wax build up does not necessarily mean ear mites. Did you get the drops from a vet? Over the counter stuff will not work if it IS ear mites-only a prescription will. Ears may be goopy because the product you are using is not getting cleaned out properly and does not contain a drying agent. See they vet for proper analysis.

mkayhunt · Nov 17, 2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Midnight_Angel

I guess my cat has had ear mites (a brownish ear build up) for a little bit now and it didnt look too bad but I started giving her drops last week for it and it almost seems grosser. Is that it being all cleared out or should I clean her ears? Does it get worse before getting better?

I found gently cleaning the ears with a q-tip every day for the first week or so in addition to the drops was the best way to get rid of the mites. Put the drops in after cleaning.



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