How to clean a cat’s ears?

Cats, as well as dogs, by the way, can not be washed often. Their skin has a special structure and from frequent contact with water, and especially with soaps and shampoos “for people”, no matter whether you have taken a “child” or “adult” means, it develops difficult to cure dermatitis, skin diseases, and allergies, the nature of which is not easy to find out. 

Therefore, it is not necessary to instill in cats human norms of hygiene. But with ears is a different story. Often it is the owners who have to clean them, as cats themselves simply can not do it qualitatively and safely. Today we will talk about in what cases and how it can be done at home, and when it is necessary to seek help from a veterinarian.

To clean or not, how to understand

In cats, like in humans, there is a constant secretion of earwax in the ear drum. It is:

• protection of the body from inflammation of the middle and inner ear caused by bacteria and fungi trapped in the ear drum,
• protection against water and dust penetrating into the ear,
• an indispensable element in the conduction of sound waves.

It is the wax that kills all pathogens and promotes their excretion, as well as the excretion of dust and excess moisture. But in each animal, as well as in humans, the amount formed is different, and therefore it is excreted differently. And when a large amount of water or dust gets in, it is not enough and it is not possible to remove it all at once, neatly and painlessly. 

This is where you need the help of a caring owner.

Another moment. The animal is found to have an inflammatory disease against the background of ingested microorganisms or mites and a course of drops in the ear. Here, too, it will be necessary to help the natural cleaning of the auricle. That is, you will have to clean the ears regularly, otherwise the treatment will not be useful, and may be harmful.

What cleans the ears of a cat at home?

Today, a huge number of hygienic means for caring for the ears of pets are produced. But the best choice you will be able to advise not only the most effective means for this purpose, but also to determine the individual dose and frequency, which is most important when carrying out this procedure. Because it is different not only taking into account the individual needs and predispositions of the animal, but also because of the basis and incoming active components.

For regular hygiene of the cat’s ears, iodine and any of its solutions (water or alcohol), soap solution, colognes, perfumes and any other alcoholic compositions are not suitable. On your own, you can take only special hygiene products for the care of cats’ ears.

Do not use cotton swabs. We remove the excess with cotton swabs, disks or napkins, preferably lint-free. When cleaning the outer part of the ear canal, you can use a wet napkin, already impregnated with a special solution.The best solution is to trust professionals and contact the Modern Vet clinic.