how do i get rid of my cat's ear mites?

Question

my cay is always shaking he's head back and forth.and scratching he's ear .and taking him to the doctor is pretty expancive.

Answer 1

the vet dont cost no more than a regular doctor does & i agree with ratlover..if u cant afford the vet.. you cant afford a pet..or the internet .. the cat is more important..take him to the vet!

Answer 2

Treatment of Ear Mites in Cats - http://www.thecatsite.com/Health/193/Ear-Mites-in-Cats.html

Mites should only be treated after a veterinarian has made an expert diagnosis. If there are no mites, using anti-mites preparations may aggravate an infection in the ear. Mites on a cat's skin are treated by applying a medical shampoo under a veterinarian's supervision.

Ear mites are treated with special eardrops, which can be obtained from your veterinarian and in some pet shops. It is very important to apply the drops in the ears when they are clean, so that the drops affect the mites directly. Before the drops are administered, you should clean the outer part of the ear, using a piece of cotton wool dampened with a special solution for cleaning cats' ears. The folds of the outer ear can be cleaned using Q-tips, soaked in the same solution.

Note: Never insert the cotton bud (on a Q-tip or otherwise) inside the inner parts of the ear.

Once the ear is clean, you should put several drops of the anti-mite medication into each ear. The precise dosage and frequency should be set by your veterinarian. The cat will immediately try to shake its head. In order to keep the drops from being expelled, the cat should be held firmly at this point and the ear should be held closed and gently massaged for several seconds, so that as much of the medication as possible gets deep down inside. A bit of the stuff mixed with remains of the "dirt" may still be expelled from the ears, so don't wear your best clothes for this procedure!

If you find that your cat reacts violently - the medication often stings a little - you can use a heavy towel to immobilize the legs against the cat's body. This will save you from being scratched. It also helps to soothe the cat with your voice throughout.

Mites can be transmitted from cats to dogs. If there are other cats and/or dogs in the house, they should also be examined for mites and treated simultaneously.

Good luck

Answer 3

Well, the problem with that is, how do you know he has ear mites without taking him to the vet?
Cats can get other ear problems--yeast or bacteria, for example, besides ear mites. You need a doctor to take a swab of each ear and look at the material under the microscope to determine what is living in there and how best to get rid of it.

Shop around. Receptionists at vet clinics aren't thrilled with those calls, but they get them all the time. Call several of your local vets to find out how much their office call is, etc. and find a place that is affordable for you.

If you can't afford the VET...
you can't afford the PET!

Answer 4

Call the vet and get some solution for the ears. If you know what the problem is such as ear mights, just ask for their opinion on a good ear cleaning/ might solution. No you do not have to go running to the vet for everything, some things can be handled with a phone call. At Pet smart, they have a vet service there, give them a call if you are not happy. Bottom line, ear mights are treatable with the right solution.

Answer 5

I've always used a little olive oil, poured down the ear and massaged. It helps break up and loosen the waxy deposits, and coats the mite's breathing pores so they suffocate. Do this every day for a week, then repeat as needed. The oil won't hurt the cat under most circumstances, but they'll likely groom it our of their ears and eat the contents. (which is also good for their coat as well.)

Answer 6

you need to get an ear cleaner,clean out the ears, dry the ears , then put in the ear mite medication from the vet, make sure they explain to you how to clean the ears

Answer 7

Our vet, gives us sample ear drops for the mites that work.......but ever try placing them in a cats ear < O >...ouch!!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

Rubbing alcohol.