Home Remedies for Feline Ear Mites

Feline ear mites cause a number of serious problems, like dried blood in the ear, bacterial infections and constant scratching that leads to scabbing. When these symptoms begin to appear, it's important for cat owners to treat the problem. There are a few home remedies that can be used to safely treat ear mites in cats.

  1. Olive Oil

    • When a cat has ear mites, it is not just the actual mite that causes irritation. The dirt and dried blood that come as a result of ear mites will also cause itchiness. Olive oil can help clean out all of the debris in the ear. Owners can use an eyedropper to drop a couple of drops in each ear. The owner should immediately start massaging the ear for a few seconds after applying the olive oil, so it can work its way around the ear canal before the cat shakes it out. The cat will shake out most of the olive oil on its own, but a cotton swab can help remove the rest.

    Yellow Dock Root Extract

    • Yellow dock root extract can kill mites that have infested a feline's ears. It's best to mix 9 drops of the extract with 1 tablespoon of water. The owner should put a few drops of the mixture in each ear, and massage it for a couple of seconds. The yellow dock root extract can be used every three days for six weeks.

    Almond Oil and Vitamin E

    • Almond oil and Vitamin E can also help relieve a cat's ear. One ounce of each should be combined and slightly warmed. A few drops should be administered into each ear and massaged in. A cotton swab will help remove the excess oil.

    Mineral Oil

    • Mineral oil works to drown dust mites, as well as give relief to cats. Owners should soak a cotton swab in mineral oil, and swab the inside of each ear with it.

    White Vinegar

    • White vinegar is acidic, which makes it a great product for killing dust mites. An owner should first inspect the inside of the cat's ears to make sure there aren't any cuts or open wounds. If there are no visible cuts, mix 1 teaspoon of white vinegar with 2 teaspoons of water. Use a dropper to administer the liquid into the pet's ears.