Ear mites in cats! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

AvyQuinn · 03-23-2009, 11:18 PM

My 3 year old kitty has recurring problems with ear mites!
We have two cats in the house - ages 2 and 3. One doesn`t seem to be bothered by the ear mites that have taken over our other kitty`s ears!

I`ve treated Salem for ear mites three times now. They seem to keep coming back.

I thought we beat them last time I had to treat her - like 5 or 6 months ago. I guess not!

I have been using some Hartz drops - vet said those should be just fine. I`m working on another Hartz 7 day treatment with her and feel SO bad for her. Is there *anything* anyone knows of to help her with the stringing and the pain when she scratches her ears? I would love it if she could just stop scratching and be relieved for a little while.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

Akbritt · 03-23-2009, 11:40 PM

Ive used mineral oil in treating ear mites....just a few drops in each ear...then rub the ears so it gets in there good....some times ear mites cause ear infections..if this happens...use 1 part distaled water with 1 white vinegar...and use it as a ear wash. do this a couple times a day. If that dont work go see your vet again.

here is a link you might be interested reading
HowStuffWorks "Home Remedies for Cats With Ear Mites"

MyLadies · 03-24-2009, 07:25 AM

I know mine had ear mites once & the vet prescribed some drops that got rid of them. I don't remember what it was but know it was dispensed from the vet.

The vet then instructed I keep the ears clean as possible, with q-tips & ear cleaning solution. I hope your kitty gets cleared up & feeling better soon!

MindieRose · 03-24-2009, 08:55 AM

Mix vinegar and water 50/50 and put a few drops in their ears daily.

Ellie May · 03-24-2009, 10:17 AM

No experience with kitty ear mites but Google "hartz death".
Some of their products are very, very dangerous.

I would tell your vet to give you something worth using.

AvyQuinn · 03-24-2009, 12:11 PM

Thanks for the link and the advice, guys!

I wanted to use something other than Hartz. I've heard lots of stuff about them. Ill give the vinegar and water a try!

Much appreciated!

03-23-2009, 11:40 PM	#2
Akbritt Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connelly Springs NC Posts: 557	home remedie or ear mites Ive used mineral oil in treating ear mites....just a few drops in each ear...then rub the ears so it gets in there good....some times ear mites cause ear infections..if this happens...use 1 part distaled water with 1 white vinegar...and use it as a ear wash. do this a couple times a day. If that dont work go see your vet again. here is a link you might be interested reading HowStuffWorks "Home Remedies for Cats With Ear Mites"

03-24-2009, 08:55 AM	#4
MindieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	Mix vinegar and water 50/50 and put a few drops in their ears daily. __________________ Proud Mommy of Gavin, Ethan, Morgan, Nia, Olivia, and Kiana and baby #7! Also Mommy to furkids: Cleo ,Lola, Lilly Appletini, and Diesel. and Sunny, Ethan's Golden therapy dog in training.

03-24-2009, 10:17 AM	#5
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	No experience with kitty ear mites but Google "hartz death". Some of their products are very, very dangerous. I would tell your vet to give you something worth using. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-24-2009, 12:11 PM	#6
AvyQuinn YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kentucky - but I'm Canadian and proud of it! Posts: 327	Thanks for the link and the advice, guys! I wanted to use something other than Hartz. I've heard lots of stuff about them. Ill give the vinegar and water a try! Much appreciated! __________________ May the peace of the faeries be forever in your heart. I have two boys in my house and I'm in love with them both!

03-24-2009, 07:25 AM	#3
MyLadies No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,218	I know mine had ear mites once & the vet prescribed some drops that got rid of them. I don't remember what it was but know it was dispensed from the vet. The vet then instructed I keep the ears clean as possible, with q-tips & ear cleaning solution. I hope your kitty gets cleared up & feeling better soon!