Before cleaning the cat’s ears, you need to prepare ear cleaning water, cotton swabs and tissues. First, gently lift the cat's ears with one hand, then drop 3-4 drops of ear cleaning solution, and then use the other hand to gently massage the root of the cat's ears for 5-10 seconds to allow the ear cleaning solution to mix with the ears. The secretions inside are fully exposed and dissolved. Then let the cat shake off excess ear cleaning fluid and secretions, and use a cotton swab to remove the visible dirt in the ear canal. Finally, you need to use paper towels to dry the cat's wet hair to prevent the cat from catching a cold. It is best to have someone responsible for keeping the cat safe and keeping it from moving around.

1. How often does a cat clean its ears

The frequency with which a cat cleans its ears is usually related to the amount of ear canal secretions. If the cat does not have ear infections, it can usually be cleaned once every 1-2 weeks. If your cat is infected with ear mites, Malassezia, or cocci in the ear canal, it is recommended to clean it every day to avoid aggravating the infection in the ear canal. And regularly cleaning your cat’s ears can effectively prevent ear mites, otitis and other diseases.

2. How deep can you dig out a cat’s ears?

The cat’s ear canal is L-shaped and can generally go deep 2-3cm, that is, the cotton swab can reach the bottom of the cat’s ear. If it goes too deep, it will push the dirt inside the cat's ears and easily injure the cat.

3. What to do if a cat bleeds from its ears

If a cat bleeds during ear cleaning, it is recommended to perform an ear canal endoscopy first to check for specific bleeding in the ear canal. point location, whether there is otitis media, etc. If there is only slight bleeding from the skin of the ear canal, the cat can usually recover on its own. However, if otitis media has already occurred, it is recommended to conduct a drug sensitivity test at the same time, clean the ears regularly and administer medication promptly to avoid the spread of infection.

4. The correct posture for cleaning the cat’s ears

1. When cleaning the cat’s ears, we can first put 1-2 drops of ear cleaning solution on a cotton swab, and then follow the instructions Wipe the cat's ears first from the ear wings and then from the ear canal. If the earwax is removed, be sure to put it on toilet paper and do not throw it away to prevent parasites and other dirt in the earwax from causing infection.

2. When picking out the cat’s ears, the cotton swab should be slowly inserted into the cat’s ears to prevent piercing the cat’s eardrum.

3. Under normal circumstances, cats will clean their ears by themselves, but we should clean and check the cats regularly to prevent cats from ear infections.

4. But be careful not to clean the cat’s ears excessively.If your dog's ears are cleaned particularly clean, the ears will lose their resistance to bacteria and dust, making them prone to illness.