Kitten acting crazy after ear mite drops. Did I use too much?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 25 days old | 1lb
So I put cat ear mite drops in my kitten and I didn't read that it was for adult cats and my cat is going crazy. She is shaking her head and running around the room jumping on things and won't stop itching her ear I don't know if that is normal. Also, I think I accidentally put too much drops in her ear... she wouldn't stop moving.
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Published on July 4th, 2017
Hi there. Poor Chloe! Even adult cats with a high ear mite load often respond similarly-there is intense itch with the mite die off as well as the ear itself often have some open wounds from them-the medication will burn. If Chloe is having any true neurological signs like seizures, intense shaking, strange looking pupils, etc-best to get her to an emergency room right away for treatment. If you see nothing of this matter the side effects should subside soon. Hope this helps, my best to you and Chloe.
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Published on November 11th, 2017
I would just use the ear mute medicine as instructed and not worry about cleaning them out until the treatment is complete. Benadryl is not likely to cause sedation and help. You can try giving some food then doing the ears then feeding more as thisbwikk get her trained to getting medicine equates to getting food and often makes it easier
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