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Are pyrethrin drops, shampoo, or Frontline safe for kitten ear mites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 22 days old | 5 lbs

I was given pyrethin ear drops for my kittens ear mites. How do I use it and should I also use a pyrethin shampoo? How about frontline?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on January 12th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would caution using pyrethrin products in cats. If your vet gave you the ear drops for the mites then I would follow their instructions. If a vet didn't give you the ear drops, do not use them. Pyrethrins are toxic to cats. Do not use any shampoo on a cat that doesn't say specifically on the label that it can be used in cats. Frontline is safe in cats but I would suggest using revolution since Revolution gets ear mites. I hope this helps and I wish Pocus the best!

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

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    Published on January 12th, 2018

    Hello. I would be a little cautious using any pyrethrins in such a young kitten, especially with a previous toxicity. You are much better off seeing your veterinarian to first make sure that you need to treat Ally for ear mites, & secondly, using another, safer product like selamectin ( Revolution ). This would be much safer for her. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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