Why is my cat wobbly, not eating, not hearing after ear cleaning?

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I cleaned my cats ears yesteryear as directed Zymox ear cleaning solution. Since then she hasn't been herself. Wobbly, not eating, also not hearing us call her name. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 11 years and 7 months old | 12.9 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is concerning - I wonder if Stinky's difficulty walking might be due to a ruptured eardrum. If her eardrum was ruptured the Zymox could cause irritation of the inner ear. There are many other potential causes for lack of balance and I would recommend seeing an emergency veterinarian for a diagnosis. They will hopefully be able to examine Stinky to determine if her eardrum is intact (it is difficult to visualize in some cats and it's possible that sedation might be recommended for a thorough exam). Blood work to rule out metabolic disease causing lack of balance might also be recommended.

Why is my cat wobbly, not eating, not hearing after ear cleaning?

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