Cat Ear Infection Home Remedies
How to Treat Feline Ear Infection with Home Remedies
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties and is a good home remedy for treating cats' ear infection.
Mix one part of apple cider vinegar to two parts of water (such as half a cup of apple cider vinegar and one cup of water) for a homemade ear infection remedy. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and wipe the inside of the cat's ears, as this will help remove any debris and brown discharge. Do not poke inside the ear canal with your finger, as that can damage cat's hearing or cause other ear problems.
With an ear dropper, place two drops of apple cider vinegar in the cat's ear and massage. Ask for assistance to hold the pet down, if the cat is unwilling to let you apply this remedy.
Olive oil
Apply two drops of olive oil with an ear dropper into your cat's ears to soothe irritation and provide itching relief. Olive oil is a good home remedy to use as it will also smother ear mites.
Combine two tablespoons of olive oil and one drop of mineral oil and use this as a homemade ear cleaning solution. Do not use tea tree oil though as it is toxic to cats.
Green tea
Green tea is a natural antiseptic and can be used to treat cats' ear infection. Steep a bag of green tea for five minutes in water and cool off. Apply two drops in each ear with an ear dropper and gently massage the liquid inside the ear canal by placing your finger outside the cat's ear. Repeat the green tea ear remedy daily.
Tea Tree Oil Remedy On Cats Warning
Tea tree oil is not safe to use on felines, it is actually toxic to cats. Do not apply tea tree oil as a home remedy for cat ear infections.
When to call the Vet
A home ear infection remedy is safe to try on cats for two weeks maximum. Call the veterinarian without waiting two weeks if not improvements are shown, or if the cat exhibits other symptoms.
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6 Comments
Post a CommentYes but what if you cant massage the area once the ACV is put in the ear quickly will that still help the infection ?
Great to know. My cat has an upper respiratory infection and I'm sure treating his ears will help with that too.
Thanks
Great work.
I saw the words 'tea tree oil' and gasped before seeing the rest of it. So relieved to see you gave a warning not to use it. Too many people still think it is safe for their cats.
This article has several great remedies for ear infections in cats. I have two cats, so this is good to remember.
How do you know they have an ear infection?