If your cat has mites in its ears, many owners will first think to wipe them with a cotton swab, and only consider medication if that doesn't work. However, many owners lack knowledge about the proper medication, often using the wrong drugs, which not only fails to cure the ear mites but also wastes time and resources. Today, let's talk about how to medicate when a cat has ear mites.

⒈ Be cautious when giving oral medication

Since the root cause of ear mites is inside the ear canal, oral medication only works indirectly. The efficacy is not rapid and may cause gastrointestinal reactions. It's not easy to see results by relying solely on oral drugs to treat ear mites. Here, it is recommended that owners use cat ear cleaning liquid to clean the cat's ears. The ear cleaning liquid acts directly on the ear mites and has faster effects. Oral medication can be used as an adjunct at the same time. However, it is important to choose the type and dosage of oral medicine under a doctor's guidance; do not blindly medicate your cat. Also, some cats are very sensitive to the smell of medicine and may refuse to eat it. Forcing medication may cause vomiting. In this case, owners can mix the medicine with food the cat likes.

⒉ Pay attention to the ingredients in the ear cleaning liquid

There are many channels to obtain ear cleaning liquid, giving owners plenty of options. However, when purchasing, owners must pay close attention to the ingredients listed. If still unsure, you can consult someone with relevant experience before buying. Ear cleaning liquids are also categorized: water-based and oil-based. Water-based ear cleaning liquids are mainly composed of boric acid and contain plant-based ingredients; oil-based ones mainly consist of paraffin oil. Generally, the higher the purity of this ingredient, the better the therapeutic effect. However, the price will also be higher. If you find oil-based ear cleaning liquid priced too low, it is very likely diluted with water, so owners should be cautious when buying.

There are many causes for cats having ear mites, but the treatment methods are the same. Owners just need to show great patience and love, carefully taking care of their cats during this uncomfortable time.