Removing Ear Wax From Cats
- 1). Wrap your cat in a large towel before attempting to clean his ears. Many cats do not like to be groomed, and will scratch or bite in an effort to get loose. The towel will help prevent your pet from injuring you while you clean his ears.
- 2). Examine the ears carefully. Hold the cat's ear flap in one hand and shine the light into the ear canal to check for wax. If there is a serious wax problem, you might notice a smell, and will see bits of waxy buildup along the outer edge of the ear.
- 3). Pour a few drops of the ear-cleaning solution into your cat's ear. She will most likely try to shake her head, so hold her tightly to avoid having fluid splashed on you. Rub the outside of the ear flap and gently massage the cleaning fluid into the ear canal.
- 4). Dampen a cotton ball with the cleaning solution and clean the wax from the exterior of the canal. Hold the flap back gently and wipe the cleaning solution away from the ear canal. Rub gently using a circular motion if there are any areas of stubborn wax.
- 5). Remove any excess cleaning solution with a dry cotton ball. Wipe the ear area with the cotton, taking care not to push it down into the canal, which could cause damage.
- 6). Bathe your cat after cleaning his ears. The cleaning solution and wax can stick to the fur, giving the animal a greasy smell and feel. Lather him generously with the shampoo and rinse thoroughly to remove any remaining soap. Dry him gently with a towel to remove any excess water from his coat.