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Should I clean my cats ears2007-11-25 12:25:49

will cleaning my cats ears hurt him? (like when I clean my ears if I go to deep it hurts) if I should, how do I do it? and how often? and what should I clean it with?

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The importance of cleaning your cat's ears:

Just like humans, cats need their ears cleaned. This article will describe the importance of cleaning a cat's ears and how to do it. You should always talk to your veterinarian and have him/her show you the proper way if this is your first time.

It is important to clean cat鈥檚 ears for several reasons. A cat鈥檚 ears generate the normal wax buildup. This wax buildup, if left too long, can cause problems, some of which are temporary hearing loss, discomfort and odor.

If a cat鈥檚 ears are left unclean for a substantial amount of time, the wax can accumulate and cause temporary hearing loss. If this occurs, it鈥檚 best to make an appointment with your veterinarian for an ear cleaning. Neglecting a cat鈥檚 ears can also result in the cat experiencing discomfort. Some signs your cat鈥檚 ears are bothering him/her.

1. Shaking the head

2. Scratching the ears

3. Pawing at the ears

These discomforts are easily taken care of by cleaning the ears. Waxy buildup also produces an odor if left for too long, which is also taken care of by cleaning.

Another reason you should clean your cat鈥檚 ears is to check for ear mites. An ear mite is a tiny, microscopic parasite that lives within a cat鈥檚 ear. Although not as damaging as most parasites, they are a nuisance, very contagious, can be detrimental to a cats health if left untreated for a long time, and easy to treat and get rid of. While cleaning a cats ears, if you notice a substance that looks like coffee grounds you might want to make an appointment with your veterinarian for an ear cleaning.