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Why is my cat so calm after ear mite treatment? Is it a side effect?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | 5 months and 11 days old

I started a treatment for ear mites two days ago , i use this to treat my cat but my cat become too calm. Is this normal ?

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 26th, 2019

Hi. The ear Mite medicine should not be causing him to be acting more calm than normal. There may be something else going on. I would recommend that you take him in for an examination with your veterinarian at the next availability.

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