Cats will have some earwax in their ears. If it is not cleaned in time, it will accumulate more and more, which may also lead to ear infection. Therefore, it is necessary to check cat ears once a month and clean them up.
Get some tools ready
You can go to a pet store or a veterinarian to buy ear washing liquid specially for cats. You need cotton balls or gauze. Remember, we must choose products specially designed for cats, not for people, because cats' ears are different from ours. Before we start cleaning, we need to get the cat used to it. You can gently touch their heads and ears, give them some rewards and compliments, and make them feel happy and relaxed. In this way, they will accept our touch and cleaning more easily.
Fold gently
When the cat gets used to our touch, it can start cleaning its ears! First, gently fold the side of the cat's ear back, so that we can see what's going on inside the ear canal. Be careful! You can take a small desk lamp to take a photo. Then, we should dip a little cotton ball or gauze to clean the ear fluid. Remember, don't dip too much, so as not to have too much liquid in your ears and make your cat feel uncomfortable. Then, put the cotton ball or gauze into the cat's ear canal and wipe it back and forth.
Cotton swab wiping
Be careful, rub gently, not too hard, so as not to hurt the cat's ears. At the same time, be careful not to insert the cotton ball or gauze too deep to avoid damaging the eardrum. If the cat's ears are dirty or have a lot of earwax, you can use cotton balls or gauze to ensure that the ear canal is completely clean.
Clean around the ears
After cleaning, wipe around the ears with a clean cotton ball or gauze and wipe off the remaining cleaning solution. So the cat's ears are clean! In the process of cleaning, if the cat shows discomfort, pain or abnormal reaction, it should stop. Some cats may be sensitive to the touch of their ears, or have an infection in their ears and need professional treatment and care. So, if you feel uncertain or uneasy, be sure to consult a veterinarian.
Besides cleaning your ears regularly, you should also observe the health of your cat's ears. If you find that your ears are red and swollen, have a strange smell, have increased secretions, or cats often scratch your ears, it may be an ear infection or other problems, so you should go to the veterinarian for examination in time. It's important to keep the cat's ears healthy!
Ok, let's call it a day! Remember, it is very important to clean cats' ears regularly to keep them clean and healthy. As long as the cat adapts in the right way, the cleaning process will continue very smoothly.