The Well Cat Book: The Classic Comprehensive Handbook of Cat Care by Terri Mcginnis DVM

Author:Terri Mcginnis, DVM [DVM, Terri Mcginnis,]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Cats, Animal Care & Cats/Kittens
ISBN: 9780679770008
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2010-12-01T08:00:00+00:00

EAR MITES OFTEN CAUSE OTITIS

The most common cause of otitis externa of cats is probably ear mites. If you cannot be sure that ear inflammation in your cat is caused by mites or if you are not sure you can treat the problem at home, enlist the aid of a veterinarian. Ear inflammation not treated promptly and vigorously can result in ear conditions that could have been easily cured at first but are now difficult or impossible to treat successfully, and the infection can progress to include the middle and inner ear. If you are unable to obtain the services of a veterinarian and don’t think the ear problem is caused by ear mites or a foreign object in the ear (rare in cats) and choose to attempt home treatment, try using 70% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), 10% povidone-iodine solution, or 0.5% chlorhexidine solution. First clean out the affected ear. Then twice a day, after a more minor ear cleaning, instill several drops of the disinfectant into the ear canal and massage the base of the ear to spread the medication all the way down the canal. If you see improvement within three or four days continue treatment for two weeks. If there is no improvement or if the treatment seems too irritating to your cat’s ear, be sure to seek professional help, since there is risk of permanent damage to the middle ear if home care is inappropriate.

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