Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Natural Remedies For Ear Mites In Cats

Ear mites account for more than half of all ear
infections in cats. They are irritating and
sometimes painful to cats. Although not
dangerous, they are contagious and if left
untreated, ear mite infestations can lead to
excessive scratching and wounds behind the ears
that may become infected.

Conventional treatments involve using an
oil-based pesticide to kill the mites. Natural
remedies for ear mites in cats are gentler but
any treatment will have to continue for some time.

Ear mites can be treated externally with oil.
Keep the oil cool but gently warm it before
treatment. Never put cold or hot drops into your
cat's ear. To test that the oil has the right
temperature you can put some on your wrist.

To create an ear mite lotion, mix 15ml of a base
oil, e.g. almond oil and 15ml of lavender
essential oil and add 400 international units of
vitamin E. Pour 10 drops of this mix into your
cat's ear morning and evening. Massage the oil
thoroughly into the ear and then pour one drop of
eucalyptus essential oil into the ear canal. The
massaging will help to bring debris up to the
outer part of the ear where it can be wiped away
with a cotton ball.

After each application, clean the ear with a
solution consisting of half a teaspoonful of
apple cider vinegar and three teaspoons of warm
water. Soak a cotton wool ball in the mixture and
apply to the inside of the ear. Remove as much as
possible of the gritty discharge that are the ear
mites and then dry off the ears with a hair dryer
on low heat for three minutes.

Continue the treatment for five days. Leave a gap
of three days and repeat the entire process.
Alternatively, mineral oil applied once or twice
a week for 3-4 weeks effectively eliminate ear
mites. The oil will smother the ear mites and
ensure that no new generation can develop.

If the infestation is severe, continue the
treatment after the second three day break with
the following recipe. Simmer four teaspoons of
yellow dock root (macerated) in 150ml of water
for 10 minutes. Then add four teaspoons of
chopped horsetail and one tablespoon of chopped
yellow dock. Take off the boil and let the mix
stand for one minute, then strain the herbs and
add 20 drops of lavender essential oil. Allow to
cool before adding six teaspoons of apple cider
vinegar.

Repeat the treatment for five days as previously
but then wait for two weeks before administering
the final course of medication.

The internal treatment should be accompanied by
daily internal cleansing. Prepare a tisane of
equal parts of stinging nettle and thyme and give
two dropperfuls, three times daily until the ear
mite infection has completely cleared. To make
the tea, infuse one teaspoonful of herb in 150ml
of water for one minute. Bring down to body
temperature before administering.

If your cat's ears are very inflamed a horsetail
compress with some drops of lavender essential
oil will bring relief. Apply a piece of cotton
wool that is big enough to cover the ear and
bandage to keep it in place.

You can also feed your cat some tonic foods such
as finely chopped garlic and watercress to
support the healing.

These home remedies for cats with ear mites help
to eliminate ear mites and build up your cat's
immune system so she can fight off future
infections.

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Monika Ruthe is a complementary therapist and has
created an online information resource on natural
and home remedies for cats. To discover the best
natural remedies for cats for a variety of common
ailments and learn how to use them visit
http://www.homeremediesforcats.com

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