Things You'll Need:
- Cat ear cleansing solution
- Cotton balls
- Cotton tip applicator
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Step 1
Get an ear cleaning solution from your vet, specifically geared for cats. The cleaner removes excess moisture, debris, dirt and wax from your cat's outer ear canal.
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Step 2
Restrain the cat to make cleaning easier and safer for both your cat and you. Wrap your cat in a towel, covering its paws to avoid scratching.
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Step 3
Squeeze a small amount of the ear cleaning solution into your cat's ear canal.
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Step 4
Rub gently the base of your cat's ear to work in the cleansing solution.
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Step 5
Repeat with other ear. Your cat usually will shake its head to remove excess solution from its ears, perhaps loosening up any buildup of lodged wax, dirt and debris.
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Step 6
Use a cotton ball or swab to gently rub the dirt, debris and ear wax out of both ear lobes.
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Step 7
Use a small cotton tip applicator to clean any debris lodged in the cartilage of the ear.
