Bleeding after cleaning is not normal. Call your doctor. If you need to clean the ears, follow the steps in the article above, and if you have any concerns about the cat’s ear health, take the cat to your usual vet. Just pour some in there and let it sit and then wash it out.

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Maybe you’re one of those that says you should never even clean your ears. Now I know she's, "I did not know what was safe to put in the ear; I am happy to find that simple items I already have are safe, such, "I never understood how the ear wax solution helps the cat to reabsorb the remaining wax.

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Can you clean your cat's ears with water? If your problem isn’t serious, but you do feel like you have too much earwax buildup, you can gently clean the outside of your ears. Water in the ear canal softens or 'macerates' the skin. It even has antibacterial properties, which means your ears are self-cleaning. How often should I clean my cat's ears after the first treatment? When you chew and move your jaw, you help move old earwax out of the ear canal to the ear opening. Some dogs that have healthy, clean ears may never need to have their ears cleaned. Grooming is the easiest and least traumatic during moments when your cat is looking for attention or feeling sleepy.

wut..i've always done this to my ears.

Jun 20, 2007 #14 Originally posted by: lanielf

Flushing the ear canal with rubbing alcohol displaces the water and dries the canal skin. One alternative for cleaning the outer ear is to use a cotton swab moistened with olive oil. Earwax is like a filter for your ears, keeping out harmful things like dirt and dust, and trapping them so they don’t go deep inside. For a homemade ear cleaner you can use in a pinch, see our Veterinary reviewer's suggestion below! Most go away after one to two weeks, as long you clean them twice a day. Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. The best and most effective approach is to get ear drops that treat mites, by visiting your vet. Use firm but gentle pressure to rub in the drops for 20 to 45 seconds and then wipe away any excess with a cotton ball or cloth. Also, what to look for in a cats ear and, "I'm glad I read the article and watched the video. Very important to learn from mum!

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Thank you. Your article helped tremendously. Failure to do so may prevent the cat's ear(s) from healing properly. These include ear mites, ticks, fleas, bacterial infections, yeast infections, foreign bodies (such as plant awns), and, very rarely, tumors. A grip that is too firm will cause the cat to become less cooperative and more likely to claw to escape. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 363,695 times. gsellis Diamond Member. After I dig out using one of those asian tiny-spoon earwax removers, i'd dig in w/ a qtip w/ rubbing alcohol. Swabbing or sticking pointy objects inside your ear can cause other serious problems: Ideally, no; your ear canals shouldn’t need cleaning. For a homemade ear cleaner you can use in a pinch, see our Veterinary reviewer's suggestion below! Elsevier, {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/36\/Clean-Your-Cat%27s-Ears-Step-2-Version-6.jpg\/v4-460px-Clean-Your-Cat%27s-Ears-Step-2-Version-6.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/36\/Clean-Your-Cat%27s-Ears-Step-2-Version-6.jpg\/aid160590-v4-728px-Clean-Your-Cat%27s-Ears-Step-2-Version-6.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"