{"id":33773,"date":"2023-10-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hartzdevelop.wpengine.com\/?p=33773"},"modified":"2023-10-10T16:21:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T16:21:19","slug":"how-to-clean-your-cats-ears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/en-ca\/how-to-clean-your-cats-ears\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean Your Cat's Ears"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_36124\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36124\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-36124\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/clean-cats-ears-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clean cats ears - Older orange tabby cat resting on bed, scratching his ear, one eye closed.\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keeping your cat\u2019s ears clean will keep your cat healthy and help to prevent any build-up or infections.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the areas that cats usually can\u2019t clean thoroughly themselves are their ears. Cats have fine hairs inside their ears designed to keep out dirt and grime, but it\u2019s not a foolproof system. Keeping your cat\u2019s ears clean will keep your cat happy and healthy and help to prevent any build-up or infections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why Might I Have to Clean My Cat\u2019s Ears?<\/h3>\n<p>If you notice your cat scratching or pawing at his ears frequently, that\u2019s a good indicator that his ears are uncomfortable. There are many things that could be going on with him, so before trying home remedies, it\u2019s always a good idea to consult with your veterinarian. However, these are a few reasons you may have to clean your cat\u2019s ears:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ear mites.<\/strong> These tiny bugs appear as red or brown dots, sometimes described as being similar to coffee grinds, inside your cat\u2019s ears. If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/en-ca\/how-to-treat-your-cat-for-ear-mites\/\">cat has ear mites,<\/a> you\u2019ll want to clean the ears with a product designed specifically for ear mites, such as <a href=\"\/product\/hartz-ultraguard-ear-mite-treatment-for-cats\/\">Hartz\u00ae UltraGuard\u00ae Ear Mite Treatment for Cats<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ear infection.<\/strong> If you notice a foul odor or any bumps, scratches, or lesions, you\u2019ll definitely want to consult with your veterinarian prior to treating your cat\u2019s ears at home. Simply cleaning them will probably not be enough, and your cat may require prescription medication.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wax or debris build-up.<\/strong> This is the most common reason your cat may need his ears cleaned \u2013 they\u2019re just dirty!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How Do I Clean My Cat\u2019s Ears?<\/h4>\n<p>The best way to clean your cat\u2019s ears is by using a product specifically designed for cat ears. If you\u2019re wondering what to use to clean your cat\u2019s ears, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/en-ca\/product\/hartz-ear-cleaner-for-dogs-cats\/\">Hartz\u00ae Ear Cleaner\u2122 for Dogs &amp; Cats<\/a>. This product is a gentle, soothing ear cleaner with aloe and lanolin that work to remove harmful wax build-up and debris. It works to help reduce itching, scratching, and head-shaking in your kitty caused by wax or debris build-up.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_36130\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36130\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-36130\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/clean-cats-ears-2.jpg\" alt=\"Clean cats ears - Woman cleaning gray tabby cat's ear with cotton round.\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-36130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The best way to clean your cat\u2019s ears is by using a product specifically designed for cat ears.<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Once you have your product, get your kitty in a comfortable position. If you think your cat may not appreciate having his ears cleaned, wrapping him in a towel or asking a partner for help holding him can go a long way. It can also help if you catch your cat when he\u2019s feeling sleepy!<\/li>\n<li>Gently pull back his ear flap and place a few drops of ear cleaner inside.<\/li>\n<li>Then, massage his ear and work the cleaner around so that the debris and dirt inside begins to loosen up.<\/li>\n<li>After you\u2019ve done this, place a few more drops of cleaner on a cotton ball and wipe out the loose debris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your cat will probably shake his head throughout the process, and that\u2019s normal! Be sure that you are not placing your finger or the cotton ball inside your cat\u2019s actual ear canal, as this can work to just push the dirt and wax deeper inside your cat\u2019s ears, potentially causing infection. Q-Tips are not recommended!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for tips on how to clean a cat\u2019s ears naturally, there are some home remedies which may be successful for you. 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