How and what should I use to take care of my cat’s ears?

First and foremost, it is important to never use earbuds or cotton wool to clean your cat’s ears. Indeed, the ear canal being angled, the earbud only pushes dirt and ear wax beyond the bend, which creates a blockage. As for cotton wool, pieces of it risk being detached and getting stuck in the canal! It is preferable to use a compress or a paper towel.

This is how to proceed:

• prepare the necessary material and have it at your disposal (washing products, compress/paper towel)
• hold the pinnae with one hand and with the other, insert the nozzle inside the ear duct. Instil enough of the product so that the entire ear is covered.
• firmly massage the ear between your thumb and index for 5 to 10 seconds.
• let your cat shake its head.
• roll the compress/paper towel around your finger and delicately insert it inside the ear duct to remove secretions and excess ear wash. Also remember to wipe your cat’s pinnae and cheek.
• if necessary, repeat on the other ear.

Also remember to clean the nozzle of the ear wash!

It is recommended to use an ear wash that is adapted to your cat’s secretions, as well as the potential problems it faces. Here you will find information about the various types of ear washes.

Finally, it is paramount you get your companion used to ear cleansing from the earliest age.