Why is my cat off balance and shaking head after vet ear cleaning?

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I took my cat into a new Vet for a routine check up. She produces a bit more ear wax than normal and my previous vet would put solution on a cotton pad and wipe out her ears. Yesterday this vet filled her ear with solution and pretty aggressively massaged it in. Understandably she was not happy. Well today I notice that she is off balance. She sort of stumbles when walking and will shake her head. She also has one pupil larger than the other. She seems ok otherwise. Is this normal? Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Dora. Its likely that Dora has suffered a middle ear or inner ear injury and could have peripheral vestibular disease. She should be examined by a veterinarian to look into her ear and confirm that her ear drum may be ruptured. This could have happened due to and underlying disease such as an external ear infection, anti-nausea medications, and occasionally cats may need appetite stimulants. Dora will likely need medications for some time to be put in her ear and this could take up to 3-4 weeks to recover. Sorry to hear about the complications with Dora's treatment. You should have her evaluated again by her veterinarian.

Why is my cat off balance and shaking head after vet ear cleaning?

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