Ear Infections and Ear Mites

Otodectes cynotis is a parasite that commonly infests ears of cats. They are mainly found leeching on bodies of furry animals that spend a lot of time out of homes. They live off the tissue on the outer surface of the ear canal. They cause great discomfort in form of itching. However, the good part is that they are easily diagnosed so that they can be treated. In cats they are most easy to identify. When you spot a black oily mass or spot of dirt or grime in your cat's ear you know those are ear mites!

Identifying the presence of ear mites and treating them without delay is am imperative for everyone. It is important that you do regular checks on your cat's ear for ear mites that may be infesting them. The biggest problem with ear mites is that they are contagious. They transfer not only from one cat to another but also from cats to animals like dogs. Therefore, if you have several cats you must check them all even if one of your cats is infested. Moreover, ear mites also spread to the human hair. So it is better to check their growth before they become a nuisance.

You know there has been an infestation from ear mites when your cat persistent starts scratching and shaking its head and ears. If not treated at this stage it can lead to inflammation and later cause the ear drum to rupture from incessant shaking and scratching. Ear mites are pesky and a total nuisance. They are parasites that just live off your cat's bodies and they must be eliminated without delay, once spotted. The cat must be taken to the vet at once for treatment.

Here are some ways you can prevent and cure ear mites:

• Mites inflict those who stay outside the house. The best way to prevent is thus to keep your pets indoors.
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• Use flea preventive medication on your pets. They will kill not only the parasites but also their eggs to check further growth of their kingdom in your cat's ear.
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• Use ear drops prescribed by the vet. Using these 2-3 times a day can be very effective. Be careful to follow the proper procedure while applying ear drops. Ask your vet for instructions, if in doubt.
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• Ivermectin is also effective though not approved by authorities.
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• A homemade solution would be putting baby oil in the ears using a dropper and then rubbing the ears together after which you can use a clean tissue or cotton ball to wipe the oil out. Repeat this procedure 2 times a day.
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