Kitty's got this horrible black stuff in her ears. Her ears are usually so clean and I'm sure it's just because she's been so ill recently but I've never had to clean her ears before, how do I do it? I'm guessing I shouldn't use cotton buds (Q tips) and just use cotton wool instead but do I moisten it first? If so what with? I don't think she's got an infection as there's no smell or actual discharge. Or is it vet time again do you think? Any help is gratefully appreciated.

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Lol luv the title. Never had this problem with our two and no expert with cats ears but with humans i'd advise some almond oil gently instilled to the opening of the ear canal and massaged for a few seconds. It generally loosens wax and cleans debri. I'd try a google search on the subject. If it doesn't clear with that back to the big bad vet man or woman

Black stuff in ears is often caused by ear mites so if she starts scratching I would take her to the vets.

Ditto that!

Two of my girls came to me with ear mites I didn't notice the first one for a few weeks as her scratching wasn't too obvious, no head tilt etc but soon as I got the second one home and saw the black gunk we were straight down the vet.

A treatment of Stronghold will clear it up, handy as it also does fleas and worms, depending on how bad the infestation is the vet might also give you drops which is a little messy and not very nice for the cat so I'd def go for the stronghold if you can.

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Get some Thornit, it's brilliant stuff and works better than a lot of vet prescriptions for ear mites. Our puppy bichon had some of this black stuff in her ear yesterday so I've wiped it with a baby wipe and put some thornit in and it hasn't bothered her since.



I think I got mine from Champion pet supplies but there are loads of places that sell it - you can get it on ebay too.