If a cat is infected with ear mites, the first thing the owner should do is not be impatient. Ear mites are an extremely common cat parasite disease. Many cats have experienced ear mites throughout their lives. We often hear that ear mites can cause pet ears to itch. When bacteria are infected, check: When determining whether there are fleas on the cat, it will cause otitis and otitis media, and even develop into encephalitis. In fact, as long as we handle it properly and give cats timely treatment, ear mites are not that scary.
The male insect with ear itchy ear is 0.32~0.35 mm long, and the female insect is 0.43~0.48 mm long. There are 4 pairs of feet, which are incompletely perverted arthropods. The itchy ear mites parasitize on the surface of the cat's ear canal skin, do not enter the inner layer of the skin, have a tough keratinous epidermis, and have strong resistance. Suck lymph fluid and skin cells and rely on tissue residues and tissue nourishment to survive. It can survive for more than 2 months under conditions of 6 to 8℃ and air humidity of 85% to 100%. The development process includes four stages: egg, larvae, nymph and adult. In the treatment of ear mites, you need to use pet-specific ear washing water to thoroughly clean the ear canal, and then drip in the treatment of acaricidal ear potion. The steps to clean the ear canal and ear drops are as follows:
1. Obtain the medicine.
Once the veterinarian makes a diagnosis and confirms that the cat's eardrum is intact, an ear drop will be prescribed that is safe for the cat and can effectively kill ear mites. Many pet stores have over-the-counter medications for mites, but they are usually less effective and may be harmful to cats. It is recommended to use only the potions recommended by the veterinarian.
2. Read the tag.
Read carefully the instructions on the label to see how often the ear drops are used. The frequency and dosage of each drug are different, and it may generally be used once a day for 7 to 10 days.
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3. Get everything ready.
Put everything you need on the table, or on other flat surfaces before giving your cat medicine. Spread a large towel on the table to prevent the cat from slipping. In addition, you have to prepare ear drops and a few cotton balls. If possible, find a friend to help hold the cat, and you can use ear drops with your hands free of your hands.
4. Clean the cat's ears.
You may need to clean your cat's ears before taking the medicine. It is best to ask the veterinarian if it needs to be done. Buy ear cleaning supplies that cats can use safely and follow the included instructions. Ear mites can be surrounded by a large amount of earwax, making ear drops unable to reach them.
Ear clearing points: First pour the ear wash water into the ear canal, then lift the ear with one hand to prevent the ear wash water from flowing out, and massage the ear canal with the other hand to allow the ear wash water and earwax to work fully. Then use hemostatic forceps and degreasing cotton to clean the ear canal, which can be cleaned repeatedly several times. Then add the treatment ear potion and massage the ears. The method of dripping in and the method of washing the ears with gestures.
5. Use ear drops.
Put the cat on the table, with your head facing you, and let your hands gently press on the cat's shoulders to prevent it from moving. Open the lid of the drop bottle and drop the required dose into the cat's ear canal. Gently rub the cat's ears with your fingers and thumbs to help the ear drops mix with waxy secretions and penetrate into the ear canal. If the cat resists, you can wrap the cat tightly in a bath towel so that it can't move.
6. Wipe the ears.
Wipe the fallen earwax with a cotton ball. Do not push the cotton ball into the ear canal. When helping the cat wipe the ears, if it moves, it is easy to accidentally push the cotton ball too deep, which may cause damage to it.
7. Repeat the above steps as instructed.
Repeat the above steps every day according to the number of days indicated by the veterinarian. If the cat still has symptoms of irritation after the treatment, it is best to take it to the veterinarian for further help. If the cat starts tilting his head during treatment, stop the treatment immediately and contact the veterinarian. Some cats are allergic to the active ingredients in ear drops. After taking the medicine, even if the eardrum is intact, it will still affect the sense of balance. If this happens, inform the veterinarian immediately.
Precautions:
Remember to wash your hands before wrapping cotton, otherwise bacteria will enter the ear canal with the cotton and cause inflammation. The defatted cotton can be moistened. Don’t make it soaked in full water, as it will be bad if it ticks. Because the ear canal is not easy to ventilate, the excess water does not dry easily inside, and it can cause otitis media over time.