How To Clean Your Cat's Ears | Pet Health Advice

PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna demonstrates how to clean your cat’s ears in 9 simple steps:

Step 1 – Check with your vet before cleaning your cat’s ears – if they have an infection, ear mites, or a problem with their eardrum, they might need medication first.

Step 2 – Put gloves on and get the cleaner, cotton wool and some treats ready.

Step 3 – Ask someone to gently hold your cat on a non-slippery surface such as a bath mat. If you are on your own, sit behind your cat with them in between your legs.

Step 4 – Place the nozzle of the ear cleaner bottle into the entrance of your cat’s ear.

Step 5 – Squeeze some liquid out of the bottle and put it to one side.

Step 6 – Gently massage the base of the ear to loosen up any dirt and wax.

Step 7 – Let your cat shake their head – and watch out for flying liquid!

Step 8 – Use cotton wool to wipe away any dirt from the entrance of the ear. Never use cotton buds as they can push dirt in, and pop the eardrum if pushed too far.

Step 9 – Reward your cat with a treat to make it a less stressful experience for them

For more advice on how to care for your pet, visit our Pet Health Hub: pdsa.org.uk/phh

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