Cats are prone to otitis externa.
Itching, pain, crooked ears, peculiar smell, and rash on ear secretions.
Common ear canal pathogens
Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Malassezia.
Usage of ear drops
Gently lift the pet's ear and drop 2-3 drops into the ear canal.
Gently rub the auricle to make the liquid fully contact the ear canal.
Can also be used with cotton fat balls to wipe the cochlea.
Don't pierce the ear canal with a cotton swab, which will push the secretion deeper and easily hurt the cat's eardrum.
Pay attention to the whole process and move gently. If the cat is unwell, remember to stop and comfort the cat in time.
When using ear drops, you can attract the cat's attention with snacks or toys, and then reward the cat with snacks, which is beneficial to the cat's cooperation.
Why do cat ears need special treatment?
Cat's ear structure is L-shaped, which easily leads to the difficulty of ear cleaning. Earwax accumulates in the ear canal and breeds microorganisms, which is difficult to clean by conventional methods.
Therefore, it is necessary to clean the cat's ear canal regularly to prevent earwax. Cleaning the cat's ear canal with clean water is not recommended. It is recommended to use ear drops for pets.