Cat's ears painful after olive oil home remedy for mites. What to do?

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I read online that olive oil in the ear is a good way to prevent ear mites. I noticed my cat had been scratching her ears a lot lately, and saw some black debris, so I tried syringing a small amount of olive oil into her ears last night (as money is very tight right now and I can't make it to the vet). Her ears have become red, hot & seem very painful. She won't stop shaking her head and looks miserable. I feel absolutely sick. Is there anything I can do to help her without making things worse? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 10 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

You could try contacting your local vets office or pet store for an ear cleanser suitable for use in cats (alcohol free only) to see if this will remove the mites, wax and oil. Gently fill the ear with the solution, rub the side of the ear for 1minute then allow her to shake out excess, wipe outer ear with cotton wool if she will allow this and is not too painful. Do not force liquid into ear as this can irritate or even burst the ear drum causing pain. You should contact your vet to discuss options of pain relief, your local humane society may have information on subsidized clinics in your area

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