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Hello. It is possible that your kitty has a sensitivity to the Zymox, but really anything, even water, can cause a reaction in the inner ear. The first thing to do is stop using the Zymox, & be very, very careful about ever putting anything in her ears. For the most part, Zymox is very safe. I know of no broad spread problems with this product. But individual animals can react in odd or strange manners to some medications, even benign ones. It might be a good idea to have your cat examined by your veterinarian to make sure nothing else is amiss & especially to make sure the ear drums are OK & have not been ruptured. Make sure you tell your vet about this possible reaction between the Zymox & the dilated eyes as this may impact what can be used in the future. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi and thanks for using Boop by Petco! Sorry to hear about Sweetie. Unfortunately Zymox Otic HC contains enzymes and some hydrocortisone. It will help with itching, inflammation, and pain but will not treat ear mites. I would advise letting your vet take a look at Sweetie after getting a thorough history. They can then advise some diagnostic tests to evaluate what is going on with the ears. They can do an ear smear where they take some of the ear discharge, put it on a slide, and examine it under the microscope. Ear mites, bacteria, yeast, and foreign bodies can all cause ear infections/ear problems. Ear mites are contagious to all pets in the household so it's important to diagnose and treat that appropriately. There are topical flea/tick products that also treat ear mites and there are topical ear medicines which can address a variety of ear problems. Good luck with Sweetie.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
All of the Zymox products that I found are to treat irritation and inflammation, so they wouldn't be very good at prevention or specific treatment of infection. The best preventative would be a good ear cleaner 1-2 times per week or after getting out of water. I like Dechra EpiKlean Ear Cleanser as it is gentle and helps dry out the ear and remove debris. If you think that Wes already has an ear infection, then he would need have it diagnosed by a vet and get medications specific for his type of infection. Once cleared, you can continue with normal cleaning to prevent further ear infections!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! This may be due to an ear infection. Ear infections are fairly common. The good news is that these usually respond readily to therapy when treated appropriately. I recommend that you have Zepellin evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If an infection is confirmed, treatment would be based on the type of infection it is. Good luck and best wishes!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
It's ok to use to clean the eyes but if one eye is tearing there is probably something wrong with it, possibly an infection, and this will need to be treated with a different product which only a vet can prescribe.
Updated on August 12th, 2025