we went to the vet, its not mites or anything... but one ear smells so funky...Theres alot of black stuff in there. The vet gave us some liquid medicine to drop in there & clean out with q-tip, but what could this be?
2006-11-11 11:02:31 · 15 answers · asked by Freakgirl 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's NOT MITES.
2006-11-11 11:06:34 · update #1
Nope, if the vet didn't see mites it is not ear mites.
The funky smell is very likely caused by yeast. Overgrowth of yeast in the ears is very common in both dogs and cats. Keep up with the treatment and the ear(s) should be better soon. Sometimes it takes a while to really cure the yeast infection though so don't give up! I know some cats (like one of mine!) can be really hard to do anything to, especially putting liquid in their ears! But it is worth it in the long run. The gunk in the kitty's ears makes his ears itchy and uncomfortable so getting it out will really be a relief.
Good for you for taking your cat to the vet and treating it properly!
2006-11-11 13:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-20 16:12:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cats ears just have a lot of wax buildup. My older cat has the same problem. I just keep them clean with some ear drops i got from my vet. You just drop the liquid in and squish it around in their ear and it suds up and then you clean them out with a q-tip. Ask your vet about it.
She is happier and there is no more smell.
2006-11-11 11:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by pinkjiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like ear mites use the drops if it doesn't clear up get a second opinion did he put your cat on antibiotics?
2006-11-11 11:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by goodone959012000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat had a problem with that. It was ear mites. We had to go thru 2 bottles over a few weeks, but they did clear up.
2006-11-11 11:06:43 · answer #5 · answered by booksearcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but yes it is Ear mites, you may not see them because they are deep inside the ear canal. I would get that checked out as soon as possible. It can cause brain damage! Take your pussy to the Vet or get some ear drops.
2006-11-11 11:45:05 · answer #6 · answered by Loca 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My cat had something similar. I was told it was mites. The drops will clear it out very quickly.
2006-11-11 11:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat had some waxy stuff too...i bought these kitty ear wipes and clean her ears on a regular basis, twice a week or so, and she doesn't get it anymore and the wipes have chamomile in it so her ears smell really good actually
2006-11-11 11:31:52 · answer #8 · answered by lily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog has this infection it is called yeast infection.
My vet gave us a cleaning solution called: nolva-cleanse.
This always takes care of it.
Hope this helps!!
2006-11-11 11:29:45 · answer #9 · answered by fat daddy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my grandmas dog does to she said that her vet said it was a ear infection and yes.. it does have black stuff in it......very nasty but try everything because it just might work!!
2006-11-11 11:06:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋