How do you get rid of ear mites in cats?

Question

I have heard baby oil or some kind of oil. Yes, I know there is ear mite medicine, just wondering if anyone else has used an at home remedy.

Answer 1

My vet told me that it is safe to use 4-5 drops of baby oil or mineral oil in their ears and massage the base of the ear after you put the drops in. Then use a cotton ball to wipe the ear, but do not use Qtips....And don't pour the oil in or it can go down their throats and make them very sick...Remember...just 4-5 drops in each ear and do this for 10 days.
This is safer than the meds they give because those have poison.

Answer 2

For the money you've wasted on the over the counter stuff, you could have gotten something that will actually work - from the vet. Call tomorrow and make an appointment. Your cat is miserable - imaging having a constant itching that can't be relieved - it's awful! The other possibility is a bacterial or yeast infection, neither one of which will be cured by *any* mite medication. Ear mites, left untreated, can cause some serious issues ranging from inner ear infections and damage, to ears that crumple and collapse. Get your cat the relief he deserves, and make his vet appointment tomorrow.

Answer 3

************Please do not use A home remedy on your cat The money you think you are saying will cost you and your cat in the end**************


Various commercial ear preparations are available to kill the mites. These products contain an insecticide, usually pyrethrin. Ear products without an insecticide will not kill the mites. Milbemycin (Interceptor) and Acarexx (a form of ivermectin) have recently been approved for the treatment of ear mites in cats. Fipronil (Frontline), and selamectin (Revolution) have also been used by some veterinarians. Depending upon the medication used, the ears may need to be treated two to four weeks until all mites are killed. As previously mentioned, many ear mites live all over the body, including the feet and tail. These areas should also be treated. Most products designed for fleas and ticks such as sprays, dips, and shampoos, which contain one of the above ingredients will be effective. Be sure to use products approved for use on cats, and to treat the tail. This is because while sleeping, the tail is curled around the kitten's body where it lies in close contact with the ear. Because mites are very easily transferred between pets, it is best if all pets in the household receive simultaneous treatment. Most types of mites do not survive long off the pets, so the treatment of the house and yard is usually not necessary.

Answer 4

No home remedy. Get the ear mite medication from your vet.

Answer 5

I read all the information in my book, "The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats" Three Rivers Press, NY 1999.

You can treat it yourself and the treatment is very long and arduous and I really doubt you would want to undertake it yourself. I think vets now give a shot for it and the mites are gone toute suite. I would do that rather than mess with any other treatment.

Answer 6

Ask the vet where you can get medicine or have the vet check out whats going inside the ear! I hope your cat feels a lot better.

Answer 7

Just go to the vets and get the ear stuff for it my cat had that once.

Answer 8

it,s not good to use home remedy on cats,if it were dog a little differant but with cats they are so sensitive,,,i,d spend the 10 bucks and buy the meds.. even tho i use ALOT of home remedys,i don,t have big $$ and have alot of rescued pets,,take care..

Answer 9

the first thing you should do is take the cat to a vet and ask them whats best to do!