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My 9 week old kitten has dirty ears
October 10, 2007
I have a 9 week old kitten who seems to have very dirty ears. When you look inside them it looks like there is dirt in them. Do you know what it could be? Thanks in advance
- Dale Manassas VA
It could be ear mites. If there is any brown/black waxy/gritty material in the ears then this probably ear mites.
You could try cleaning your kittens ears and see if that helps. Simply take a small pad of cotton or cloth and lightly moisten it with olive oil. Insert the oiled cotton/cloth into the outer ear and use a gentle, twisting motion to clean. Don’t try poking inside with your fingers or Q-tips as you could easily damage the kittens ear.
If it continues you may want to consult a vet to get some medication.
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