Ear scabies  

Pet Owners Advice:

Ear scabies: 

Today we examined your cat's ears and found ear scabies (Otodectes). It is a small scab that lives in the outer ear canal. Your cat is being treated with scabies.

To think of:

+ The itching may temporarily increase in the days after treatment when the scabies dies.

+ Scabies is transmitted to other cats and, in rare cases, to dogs, or puppies.

+ It is not uncommon for a return visit after 4 weeks.

Contact us about the cat:

+ Seems affected by the treatment, e.g. that it is very tired, trembling, drooling or  

   similar. 

+ Continues to itch a lot after 1 week.

+ Seems to have pain in the ears.

+ Not quite good after 4 weeks.

* cleaning the ears *

To clean your pet's ear:

1. Keep the animal's head straight.

2. Hold the ear firmly by the ear base and lift gently straight up. This straightens out  

    the ear canal and allows the detergent to reach all the way in.

3. Keep the ear raised during the entire cleaning.

4. Fill the ear with the detergent recommended by your veterinarian until the ear is full.

5. Massage just below the ear opening with a gentle, vigorous hold for one minute.  

   If you hear a clucking sound, you are doing the right thing.

Let the animal shake out detergent and dirt itself.

7. Wipe the outside of the earlobe with cotton or tissue paper.  

   Do not dry or poke down the ear canal!