My kitten has ear mites. Why are his ears dry and cracked? Treatment?

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The tops of my 2.5 month old kittens ears have become dry and look like that are cracked from the dryness. He does have ear mites and I have been doing a natural olive oil drops over the last week. What could be causing this and how could it be treated ? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 24 days old | 2.4 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

If Shredder has ear mites, the lesions on the edges of his ears are likely due to ear mites as well. Olive oil is not a very effective treatment for earmites. I would recommend a prescription treatment such as Revolution or Advantage multi for cats. These will kill the mites in 1-2 applications and allow Shredders ears to heal. Bonus these medications help prevent intestinal parasites and treat fleas and heartworm as well.

My kitten has ear mites. Why are his ears dry and cracked? Treatment?

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