My cat has severe, painful ear infections. Why aren't drops working?

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My cat is prone to ear infections and has been getting them since she was a kitten (she is 2 years old now?). My vet said she has a severe ear infection in the right ear, a mild one in the left. He prescribed Canaural ear drops - something I have used in the past with little success. Her ears are inflamed and very red, I can tell she is very uncomfortable. Can you please tell me if this is normal? I don't feel comfortable continuing the meds. She has scratched herself till she is bleeding.

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Ear mites and underlying allergic disease (that can predispose to recurrent ear infections) are possible and should be ruled out. A physical and otoscopic examination of the ear canal are enough to rule them out. Bacterial swabs and culture can be used as well to rule out resistant infections. I would recommend to discuss all these options with your veterinarian. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My cat has severe, painful ear infections. Why aren't drops working?

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