Mites in the Cat's Ear: Identifying and Treating Them with Natural Remedies

Ear mite infestation, that is, mites in the cat's ear, is an infestation not to be underestimated. If neglected, it can lead, in the most severe cases, to irreversible consequences.

Fortunately, there are effective methods to prevent or treat it in time, but action must be taken immediately. 

Let's see how to recognize the symptoms, how it manifests, and how to treat it definitively.

What are the mites in the cat's ear?

There are several types of mites.

They are a subclass of arachnids and can be of considerable size, such as ticks, or so microscopic that they are not visible to the naked eye.

Those that infest cats' ears are microscopic parasites that cause very serious damage if prevention is not taken or if timely intervention is not made.
In particular, among those that most frequently attack our feline friends are the Otodectes cynotis.
These mites grow very quickly considering that from the hatching of the egg, it takes only 3 weeks to reach the reproductive stage.

They then start laying eggs inside the cat's ear, resulting in the progression of the infestation and the problems it causes.

Upon learning what it is, one gets scared and the natural question arises: Mites in the cat's ear can they lead to hearing loss?

The consequences of mites in the cat's ears

Mites in the cat's ears advance rapidly, leading to increasingly serious problems as the infestation progresses.

• The first consequence is self-harm that the infected kitty will inflict on itself by scratching its ears repeatedly and with excessive vigor.
• The second consequence is infections due to bleeding from self-inflicted wounds to the ears
• And finally, it can lead to very severe infectious otitis.

And so yes, in the event that it reaches a very acute form of ear mite infestation, it can lead to a ruptured eardrum resulting in hearing loss.

Or even, the spread of the mites to other parts of the body.

However, there is no need to worry excessively, as before the mites cause such damage, your cat will show rather obvious signals related to the problem.

Let's learn to recognize the symptoms from the early stages to combat mites promptly. 

Symptoms of otoacariasis

The main signs of ear mite infestation are these:

• Your cat often shakes its head;
• They often scratch their ears;
• The ears become red and are quite swollen;
• It is possible for a brown-blackish wax sludge to form inside the ear, especially if the parasite that has affected it is Otodectes cynotis.

Large scabs and bald patches are due to the cat's continuous scratching; always be very careful not to underestimate this detail.

Let's see how to intervene.

Treating and preventing ear mites in cats

The infestation progresses rapidly, and it is best to act quickly. As soon as the first suspicions arise by noticing the mildest symptoms, it is advisable to intervene promptly and seek an accurate diagnosis from your veterinarian.

But it is also essential to treat your kitty with specific products to get rid of parasite colonies.

Natural remedies based on Aloe Arborescens are excellent!

The ears are a particularly delicate area, especially after injuries and micro-injuries that our friend may have sustained from scratching.

What product to use for the cat against ear mites

The right choice is to use products made with completely natural ingredients, with soothing and softening properties.
For example, in this case, the element that can help the most is Aloe Arborescens

Use an ear emulsion with cleansing, soothing, and softening action based on Aloe Arborescens and tea tree oil.

Clean your cat's ears using the product Ear, which is 100% composed of natural ingredients.
This cat care product also removes excess dirt and wax. Besides being gentle on the skin, it respects its pH and has immediate action.

Within the natural emulsion, aloe arborescens is the main element for its anti-inflammatory, healing, and antibacterial properties.
Combined with the action of tea tree oil and other components, it creates the product ideal for itching, malassezia, bad odor, redness, and mites.
And then it has pain-relieving and healing properties with immediate action.

Due to its delicacy, it can be used both as prevention and as treatment in case of actual infestation.