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Is there an effective way to get rid of ear mites using hosehold items?

2007-06-22 07:11:16 · 7 answers · asked by djchulo0000 2 in Pets Cats

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I have 2 cats and have had the same problem! I have used mineral oil in their ears (not too much, just a few drops). You simply put a few drops in each ear and be sure to massage the ear well so the oil gets all the way down the ear canal. Be sure to clean the ears gently with soft cotton. What this does is suffocate the little pests! You may want to ask your vet first just in case and to ease any concerns you may have (though my brother was a vet prior to his death and he did not say it was unsafe to do this). I believe this is and old time remedy. I hope this helps you beloved pet, I know how I fret over my cats and seeing them uncomfortable or suffering is awful! I just had to put an ill cat to rest this week! Good luck and God bless!

2007-06-22 07:24:57 · answer #1 · answered by Tere S 2 · 1 0

YES mineral oil is what my vet said to use and he has been a vet for over 40 years he said to put a few drops in there ear and rub their ear a bit the use a cotton ball to clean or you can just buy the stuff over the counter at walmart that is for ear mites

2007-06-22 07:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by Ashley H 2 · 1 0

I have a dog, but I'm sure you can use this on cats too.... I use a few drops baby oil and I massage the ears.. .I also like to use the bigger cotton pads as oppossed to balls, but on a cat I'm sure it makes no difference. This will help loosen any dirt/grime and smoother the ear mites.. Just a few drops should do the trick... I use a medicine plunger available for free at most pharmacies... I hope that helps and good luck

2007-06-22 07:28:24 · answer #3 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 1 0

You could use a few drops of mineral oil inthe ears then wipe out with a cotton pad. To prevent them you could also add a little bit of brewers yeast to their food. But going to the vet would be the very best and my first choice.

2007-06-22 11:38:33 · answer #4 · answered by snakelady83 1 · 1 0

some cotton wool and a little luke warm water will help clean the ears up, but you need ear drops which you can only get on prescription from the vets.

2007-06-22 07:21:49 · answer #5 · answered by nightshadeblue 2 · 0 1

Nothing. They need the ears cleaned out and an ointment or the new Revolution product that only the vet has.

2007-06-22 07:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1 1

Stop it! Take your pet to a qualified veterinarian. Stop being cheap! It is your pet's RIGHT BY LAW to receive proper medical help.

2007-06-22 09:29:05 · answer #7 · answered by D 6 · 0 3

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