I. What if a newbie cat has ear wax?

Cats have a lot of ear wax, newbie pooper scoopers have a headache!

Cats are a very clean pet, and I believe every pooper scooper has often seen meowing licking their paws, and grooming their fur. But there are some places that even a clean-loving cat can't clean up, such as the dirty things hidden in the ears that meow can't clean up on their own. So what should you do if your cat has a lot of ear wax? Let's take a look at it together today!

1 Prepare the tools
First of all, to clean the ear wax of the meow should first prepare the relevant tools. For example, cotton swabs, gauze or towels, as well as olive oil or professional ear drops, Elizabethan rings, and so on. Elizabethan rings for cats are designed to ensure cleaning and better control of the meow. Of course, during the cleaning process, the owner's movements should be gently prepared so as not to hurt the cat.

2 Use ear drops oil
If the cat refuses the pooper scooper to remove the dirt from its ears, the owner can put an Elizabethan ring on it. Gently pull up both ears of the cat and dip a cotton swab into olive oil or ear drops and let the oil flow into the ears along the walls of the ear canal. Then gently massage your cat's ears, making sure to be careful not to hurt the meow.

3 Wait for the cat's ear wax to soften
After the pooper scooper has massaged the meow for 1-2 minutes, the oil will be in full contact with the ear wax and the stubborn ear wax will start to soften. This is the time to release the cat's ears and for the cat-keeper to get out of the way! Because the cat will automatically shake its head to shake out the softened ear wax.

4 Clean out the cat's ear canal
Finally, the owner should use a clean cotton swab and gently wipe the wall of the ear canal deep inside the cat ear canal to remove the residual ear wax. After removing the ear wax from the ear canal, take out the towel we have prepared and wipe the outer contours of the cat's ears clean. Then use a soft gauze or napkin to wipe the outer ear canal and outer ear contour clean of grease.
When the ears are clean, the pooper scooper can feel more at ease!
Every cat is the heart of a pooper scooper, and while we pay attention to the health of our pets, we should not forget to pay attention to the hygiene of our meow. Once hygiene is not taken care of, odors and even health problems will follow.

II. Detailed steps to clean your cat's ears

Some cats' ears are naturally kept clean, while others tend to become dirty. If your cat becomes dirty, someone needs to help it clean out the dirt.

Should you clean your cat's ears at home?
It is perfectly fine to clean your cat's ears at home if you want to and your cat does not refuse to resist.
If you find dirt in your cat's ears, the last thing you should do is remove it for your cat's comfort and to reduce the chance of infection. This could be ear wax, debris, ear mites, or secretions from an ear infection. If your cat has allergies or chronic ear infections, your veterinarian may recommend that you clean your cat's ears regularly.
It is best to consult your veterinarian if you see any of the following signs: your cat scratches its ears frequently; your cat shakes its head a lot; your ears are red, swollen, or have a discharge; and you notice a lot of dirt with a bad odor.

Preparing items before cleaning the cat's ears
You will need a few items to safely clean your cat's ears, most notably using a feline-specific ear cleaning solution. Cats can be allergic to many things that seem to be freely available, but some cleaning solutions can be toxic and life-threatening to cats.
Hydrogen peroxide, for example, is irritating to your cat's skin. Never use it to clean your cat's ears, and avoid using cotton swabs because you are likely to get too deep into your cat's ear canal and cause pain or injury.
It is recommended that you consult your veterinarian for the appropriate cat ear cleaning solution, and always consult your veterinarian before using any natural home remedies you are considering. During the epidemic, if you are unable to consult offline, you can choose the Arwin Internet Pet Hospital applet online for online consultation.
In addition to advice about cleaning the ears, you can also ask your veterinarian about calming medications to make your cat less scared to help your cat stay calm while the ear canal is being cleaned. One of the most useful items to have is a large towel to wrap around your cat's ears when cleaning them.

Steps for cleaning your cat's ears
Prepare your cat
If you have prescription medication that calms your cat, give it to your cat ahead of time. Then wrap your cat in a towel, leaving only your cat's head exposed through the towel.
Create a quiet environment
It is best to enter a small room, minimize noises, dim the lights, move slowly, and speak softly.

Use a suitable ear cleaning solution
Soak a cotton pad with a special cleaning solution and wipe slowly along the inside and outside of the ear, moving from light to deep and from outside to inside.

How often is the best time to clean my cat's ears?
This is determined by how clean the inside of your cat's ears is. Healthy, clean ears are light pink and show very little ear wax. Check your cat's ears regularly to see if they need cleaning.
The most common color of ear wax is brown, such as debris produced by ear mites. If it is ear wax or something more serious, it can be foul-smelling, red, and festering, and that is when a visit to the vet is needed.

Three, do cats' ears need to be, well, cleaned regularly?

Many things do not need to be, programmed and fixed to be done. For example, there are no regular requirements or recommendations for how often or how often to clean a cat's ears.

The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you have a good idea of what you are doing. When kneading the cat's ears, you can gently tug and pull the cat's ears to see if they are clean inside, and if they are dirty or soiled, you can help the cat clean them immediately or take the time to do so.


How can you tell when to help your cat clean its ears?

Under normal circumstances, a cat's ears are clean and look white with a light pink or flesh color, you can even see the blood vessels, the outside and inside are clean, especially if you break open the ears and look inside, it feels so white, there is no black or dark brown type of dirt and odor.

If you don't clean your cat's ears for a long time, the cells and tissues that are shed and the dirt and impurities that stick to them will adhere to the secretions in your cat's ears and form earwax.

The formation of ear wax takes a period, during which the black or black-brown oily substance in the cat's ears will increase from less to more. At this time, when we jerk the cat or hold the cat, look at the cat's ears and the inside of the ears from time to time. If you find that your cat's ears are starting to get dirty, it's time to help your cat clean them.

How to clean your cat's ears?
When cleaning your cat's ears, you need to prepare some utensils, such as cotton swabs with paper sticks that are commonly used, pet wipes, draw paper, a bowl of warm water, and pet ear wash.
Then, according to your own cat's temperament, choose the right way to fix it. If your cat is gentle and well-behaved and has been used to having its ears cleaned, you can put it on your lap and gently pinch it a little as a fix. If your cat is naughty and not used to or resistant to having its ears cleaned, you can choose to wrap it in a pet bath towel as a fix.
After fixing it, you can choose to use a pet wipe to scrub your cat's outer ear first, then use a cotton swab with warm water or ear wash to gently scrub the inside and outside of the ear (be gentle with the cotton swab and don't go too deep).
You can also gently lift the cat's ears and put drops of ear wash into the cat's ears, then hold the ears with your hand and gently massage the roots of the ears for 30 seconds to a minute, then release your hand and let the cat shake out the dirt in the ears on its own.
After the cat has shaken out the dirt in the ear, use pet wipes to help scrub the cat, then use a cotton swab with warm water to scrub. When using the cotton swab, move gently and carefully and do not touch too deeply.
Sometimes think about it, cleaning your cat's ears is also a bold and careful job. Once you have some experience, cleaning your cat's ears will be familiar and easy, and you will be more comfortable with it.