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Mites, ear infections or other problems in a cat's ear can cause problems that, if not treated in time, can even leave the cat deaf. So it is very important that when you notice a problem, take your pet to the vet to diagnose your problem and, if necessary, prescribe one drops to cure it.
The problem that many people encounter is that their cats won't let them put the drops that the vet prescribed, because they get scared and run away or try to scratch. In this PeritoAnimal article we will give you some tricks for putting drops in a cat's ear that will make it easier to perform this task.
Symptoms of Ear Problems
If your cat has any of the following symptoms should take him to the veterinarian, since he probably needs drops to be prescribed to improve his problem:
- Your ears exude (let out a lot of sweat) or have an unpleasant odor
- If you have excess wax. In this case you will see that you have many black spots inside your ears. This can be caused by mites.
- If you have balance problems. This can be caused by some disease of the eardrum.
- If you rub your ears persistently or tilt your head to the same side constantly. This can be a symptom of the onset of ear infections.
have everything at hand
Once the veterinarian diagnoses the problem and prescribes the drops you need, it's time to get down to business. To avoid surprises, ideally, you have prepared everything the material that will need:
- A towel
- sterile gauze
- the drops
When you have everything ready it will be time to look for your furry friend. One of the best tricks for putting drops in a cat's ear is wait for the cat to be calm. Take advantage when he is sleepy or when he comes to you, give him affection and relax him, it is better not to take him by surprise, otherwise he will be scared and the whole process will be more difficult.
You can ask someone to help you hold the cat, although the most recommendable is wrap the kitten in a blanket or towel, leaving only the head out, and in such a way that the cat is tight enough so that it cannot escape (do not abuse it, it is not necessary to cut its breath). Then take it to the place you had prepared earlier. This step is a must for cats who are nervous or prone to scratching.
How to put drops to a cat
with the cat wrapped in the blanket or towel, we can drop it without danger of it running away or trying to scratch us. The steps to follow are as follows:
- clean the cat's ears before starting to remove excess wax or pus that may have obstructed the passage of drops. This can be done with a special cat ear product that you can buy at any pet store or veterinarian. However, if you don't have this product on hand, you can use a sterile gauze and, with the help of your fingers, lightly rub the inside of the cavity.
- After cleaning your ears, tilt your head to the side and apply the drops that the veterinarian recommended. Once you've put them on, you can give your ear a gentle massage to make sure they go all the way down.
- When you are sure the drops have entered the ear well, massage gently, turn the cat over, and repeat the operation on the other ear.
If you follow the treatment as the veterinarian has indicated, the disease should resolve after a short time. Otherwise you should go back to the vet to find the real cause of the problem.
This article is for information purposes only, at PeritoAnimal.com.br we are not able to prescribe veterinary treatments or perform any type of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case it has any type of condition or discomfort.