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My kitten's ears look healthy after 9 days. Can I stop treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 8 days old | 8.3 lbs

Do my kittens ears look healthy?? I have been treating him for ear infection for 9 days and i am unsure whether to continue treatment or to stop. Pics are before and after.

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 9th, 2017

Judging by the pictures you provided your cat's ears look great. Typically, treatment for ear infections last usually 10 to 14 day. If your cat is no longer having symptoms of her infection, like scratching excessively at her ears, then you should be OK to stop the medication.

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