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Black Things in Cat's Ears

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Date: 10/05/2007 Topics: Pets > Cats | Readers Request > Pets  
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My cat has black things in his ears. Are these ear mites?

Linda from New York
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Post by coreenhart (161) | (10/09/2007)
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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.


Post by coreenhart (161) | (10/09/2007)
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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.


Post by frugalelf (19) | (10/09/2007)
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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.


Post by Maryeileen (241) | (10/08/2007)
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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.


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


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.


Post by tivey35049 (4) | (10/08/2007)
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I use mineral oil and a q tip


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!


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!


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