Cat eye and ear care

Ear and eye care for cats

In their natural environment, cats are nocturnal predators. Nature gave them the ability to see in the dark, in addition, cats are helped by their ears to navigate in dark areas. On the outside the auricle is quite large and very delicate, but inside it is a whole echolocation system. Ears’ diseases are extremely dangerous disorientation of the animal, with infectious ailments fraught with inflammation of the brain. Therefore, it is crucial to have daily  cat ear care and to carry out preventive measures on an ongoing basis.

How to clean the ears?

The frequency of cat ear care measures depends largely on the cat's lifestyle and breed. Outdoor breeds tend to get their ears dirty more quickly than domestic cats. Lop-eared breeds are more prone to ear infection than other breeds. On average, cat ear care should be done once or twice a week. You should train your pet to clean their ears from an early age. Start by massaging the ears, stroking them, while communicating with the pet in a gentle voice, feed it something tasty. This method will accustom the little pets to tactile contact and will not cause aggression in the future.

To do the ear care for cats, secure the pet, for example, wrap the kitten in a towel and lay it on its side. Examine the sink, and if you see a lot of wax deposits, apply feline drops, spray or lotion on the ear. The product will dissolve the deposits and then gently clean the sink with a cotton pad. While cleaning, it is advisable to talk to your pet, this will prevent fright and reduce stress. Afterwards give your kittens a favorite treat.

Eye care for cats

Cat eye care consists of cleansing, rinsing, and injecting. To perform these procedures, owners need special medications designed for animals. Even the most expensive pharmacological products for people may contain components that are not tolerated by the cat's organism, so you should not save on eye care for cats  and use the same eye drops for two.

Kittens  themselves pay a lot of attention to their "saucers", daily getting rid of mucus that is excreted to lubricate the eyeball and accumulates in the inner corner. But light-colored cats need human help, otherwise the tear tracks give the cat an unhealthy look, staining the area around the eyes with a brownish tint.

Application of various treatments

Eye drops and ophthalmic rinse lotions can help keep eye care for cats. They should be used in case of foreign bodies getting into the eyes, micro-scratches caused by too long hair, irritation after using insecticides or shampoos.

Special products for cats with sensitive eyes will give comfort to cats prone to dryness, inflammation of the eyes, make life easier for cats with high susceptibility to pollen, with conjunctivitis, dust and other allergens.

Ophthalmic felines products can be applied to the eyelid or the area around the eyes, dripping directly into it. Manipulation of such a sensitive organ, which plays a huge role in a cat's full life, should be done on the recommendation of a specialist.

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