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Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 lbs
I pet ear mite drops in mu cats ears now hes acting strange i tried washing it out with warm water on a rag. Why would he do this?
1 Answer
Published on September 3rd, 2019
It is possible the ear mite medication caused some irritation or a reaction if there are mites present that are now dying off. Cleaning the ears prior to giving the drops can help it be more effective and may reduce irritation. I would not put water in the ear as that can lead to infection. If you are unsure Little bit has mites, a vet visit to confirm them is best.
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