Black Things in Cat's Ears

RE: Black Things in Cat's Ears Post by coreenhart (161) | (10/09/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact A good friend worked as a veterinarian's assistant for many years. It's what the vet used. She recommends putting Vicks in the ears. It will smother the mites and prevent/eliminate any infection caused by the little marauders. RE: Black Things in Cat's Ears Post by coreenhart (161) | (10/09/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact A good friend worked as a veterinarian's assistant for many years. It's what the vet used. She recommends putting Vicks in the ears. It will smother the mites and prevent/eliminate any infection caused by the little marauders. RE: Black Things in Cat's Ears Post by frugalelf (19) | (10/09/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact Both my dog and cat get ear mites. This recipe was given to me by our vet. Works awesome! Mite Ear Wash 1/4 cup warm water 1/2 tsp. boric acid...Available from the pharmacist, just ask, very cheap and lasts forever. 2 drops tea tree oil 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 drops dish detergent Use once a day by soaking a couple of cotton balls in the solution, squeeze a little excess out, then press it into the pets ear and fold the ear flap over and move the flap in a circular motion...like a massaging movement! Take the cotton ball out and let them shake. I sometime wipe out the mites I can see with the cotton ball. Use every day for one week and once a week thereafter. RE: Black Things in Cat's Ears Post by Maryeileen (241) | (10/08/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact Take your cat to the vet for a correct diagnosis. Mites left untreated, or not properly treated, can cause balance problems and possibly even deafness. RE: Black Things in Cat's Ears Post By Jodi (Guest Post) (10/08/2007) I would think so. I have used mineral oil with a cloth to clean them out. I wouldn't use a q-tip tho. Don't want to go too deep RE: Black Things in Cat's Ears Post By Sherri (Guest Post) (10/08/2007) Hi, I would take your fur baby to his/her Veterinarian. Your doctor. will take a sample and put it on a slide and check for ear mites. Ear mites are treatable. Please do not put anything in your cat's ears unless instructed by a doctor. I have worked for a Veterinarian for over 27 years. I hope this helps. RE: Black Things in Cat's Ears Post by tivey35049 (4) | (10/08/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact I use mineral oil and a q tip RE: Black Things in Cat's Ears Post By Denaye (Guest Post) (10/05/2007) Probably.. Smell them, and if they have a stink to them they are for sure ear mites. Treatments are really cheap, try any store that has pet supplies. Good luck! RE: Black Things in Cat's Ears Post By Monica (Guest Post) (10/05/2007) Ok..this might sound funny to you. But coat the inside of your cat's ears with vegetable oil. This will help. Good luck!