CATDOLL : Why are there foreign objects in cats’ ears and how to clean them?

Causes and cleaning methods of foreign objects in cats' ears:

1. Ear mites. After infection, a large amount of dry, dark brown debris will be produced, causing itching and redness of the ear canal.

2. Yeast infection. If moisture remains in the ear canal for a long time, it will cause ear canal maceration and excessive growth of yeast.

3. Otitis externa and otitis media caused by bacterial infection will produce foul-smelling, yellow, purulent secretions.

How to clean foreign matter in a cat's ears:

1. Use a sterilized cotton swab dipped in hydrogen peroxide to thoroughly clean your ears and let them dry.

2. Sprinkle with boric acid powder. If not available, use dermatitis cream instead and apply evenly.

3. If you are worried that there is a problem in the ear canal but are afraid to dig deep, you can put a few drops of nitroglycerin ear drops, or French Vick ear oil, or 886 ointment, cover the cat's ears and rub them gently, then let the cat shake its head to shake out the dirt in the ear canal, and then repeat the steps.

4. Be sure to take the medicine until it is completely eliminated.

5. Be sure to keep the ears dry, as ear mites can easily die in a dry environment.

Ways to prevent ear diseases in cats:

1. Do not let the cat's ears often stay in a humid environment. The owner should not bathe the cat frequently. Under normal circumstances, the cat is bathed once every one to two months. It depends on the situation. There is no need to bathe too frequently. When bathing the cat, the owner should avoid letting a lot of water enter its ears. You can use pet earplugs or cotton to stuff items into the cat's ears to prevent excessive water from entering. If the cat accidentally enters the water, you need to help dry it in time.

2. Under normal circumstances, a cat's ear canal can be cleaned once a month or more often. Pet owners should not think that frequent ear canal cleaning is good for their pets. On the contrary, frequent cleaning can easily damage the cat's ear canal and cause further infection.

3. Keep your home clean and tidy. Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites are one of the causes of ear inflammation in cats. Good household hygiene can reduce the risk of them inducing otitis media and otitis interna. In fact, it is not just ear inflammation. A clean and hygienic environment can prevent cats from suffering from more diseases.

4. There should not be too many cats at home. It depends on the space at home. The density of cats should not be too high. After all, many parasites and fungal diseases of cats are contagious. If one of the cats in the house has ear mites, the risk of infection is high, and isolation and treatment will be more troublesome.

5. If you are going to bring a new cat into your home, the first thing you should do when bringing it in is to isolate it. No matter what type of cat it is, this step is essential to avoid the risk of your cat being infected with foreign infectious diseases. This is mainly for the sake of health and safety.