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3 Mistakes When Cleaning Your Cat’s Ears

Cats with a lot of wax buildup may benefit from occasional ear cleanings.

Marisa Taylor KarasGhanasyam Bey, DVM
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Ghanasyam Bey, DVM
Updated on May 1, 2025
Reviewed by Ghanasyam Bey, DVM | May 1, 2025

Cats are famous for their grooming skills, but they may need a little help with certain aspects. For example, if your cat has a lot of earwax buildup, they may benefit from occasional ear cleanings. In this video, learn what to avoid when cleaning your cat’s ears.

You can read more about how to clean your cat’s ears safely here.

References

Moriello, K. A. (2022). Otitis externa in cats. Merck Veterinary Manual.

Veterian Key. (n.d.). Examination of the external ear canal

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Ghanasyam Bey, DVM
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Ghanasyam Bey, DVM, is from Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Princeton University for undergraduate studies. After a year of biology research at Duke University, he attended Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.

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