Cat with Itchy Ears
Kathy from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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RE: Cat with Itchy Ears
Take kitty to the vet.
Post by Maryeileen
RE: Cat with Itchy Ears
I would be cautious about putting vinegar in a cat's ear without knowing what is really going on as there are many ear problems that a cat may have that vinegar could irritate. While more costly, a vet check would be in order to rule out an infection, and or yeast. Your cat will thank you.
Post By Anne W. (Guest Post)
RE: Cat with Itchy Ears
If it turns out not to be ear mites, I have a cat whose ears I clean out periodically with a little mineral oil. Out of six, the only one who seems to get 'gunk' in her ears & it definitely irritates her. I just put a little on a cotton swap & gently get off what I can where I can see. Years ago, my vet suggested it for a dog with a similar problem & it's worked great!
Post by cowpunkgal
RE: Cat with Itchy Ears
If he has ear mites you can order through several places on line for ear mite medicine. Dr Fosters and Smith is a good site to start on. I think I would take him to the vet first and have him checked out tho.
I had a cocker with the same problem and was constantly having to rinse her ears out and then put mediine in them. Good luck to you .
Post by Mythi
RE: Cat with Itchy Ears
We did the mite med for two weeks as recommended by the vet assistant. Maybe it's time to take him in. Thanks for your help!
Post By Kathy from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Guest Post)
RE: Cat with Itchy Ears
Yeah, I agree with "Glenn'sMom" hehe, the one cat in this house has ear-mites, too, the feces is visible though, I actually gave him some drops for it.
I have "Ear Mite Treatment" (for cats and dogs) by the company, "Gimborn" if that helps at all. I just put a few drops in each ear and massage it in gently and check back in a day or two for any improvements.
Post By Steph (Guest Post)
RE: Cat with Itchy Ears
I wouldn't put vinegar in his ears. You can't see ear mites with the naked eye. You can often see mite feces but not always. By parasite med. I'm assuming you mean mite med....right? ?What kind and how long did you treat the cat? Go to your vet and ask for ear mite med. Don't ask what makes the cats ears itch unless you want to make an appointment. Veterinary personal are instructed to NOT make a diagnosis but can recommend an over the counter med when you ask for a specific product. This is sort of like asking the pharmacy what is making your head hurt instead of asking for a good headache med. You need to treat every day for 3 weeks. A hit and miss treatment isn't going to do it.
Post by Glenn'sMom
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