Why is my cat so calm after ear mite treatment? Is it a side effect?

No, this isn't normal, if your cat got to the treatment and licked it somehow that could be the cause, otherwise you might want to take your cat to the ER if he doesn't get better within half an hour.

Hi there. Poor Chloe! Even adult cats with a high ear mite load often respond similarly-there is intense itch with the mite die off as well as the ear itself often have some open wounds from them-the medication will burn. If Chloe is having any true neurological signs like seizures, intense shaking, strange looking pupils, etc-best to get her to an emergency room right away for treatment. If you see nothing of this matter the side effects should subside soon. Hope this helps, my best to you and Chloe.

I would be very concerned that Molasses is lethargic from giving her ear medication with pyrethrins. Cats are exquisitely sensitive to pyrethrins, and if you notice her having fully body tremors, I would have her seen by a vet immediately. Given than you've tried Revolution at home and it hasn't worked, she does have to see a vet. I would recommend trying any more treatments unless under veterinary supervision, as you may accidentally do more harm than good. It's important to have any ear problems examined and treated promptly by a vet, as leaving it untreated can lead to hearing loss. I would have Molasses seen by a vet tomorrow.

Because all of them are affected, ear mites would still be my first suspicion, even though your vet did not find any under the microscope (the fact that you just cleaned the ear before that might have something to do with that indeed). it can take 4-7 days for the cats to stop scratching their ears after the treatment has been started. other reasons for these symptoms include fungal or bacterial ear infections.

Most likely this won't hurt her because there is very limited absorption to the system from medications applied into the ear. Just wipe out the excess with a cotton ball or paper towel and flush the eyes with sterile eye wash if you suspect any could have gotten in there. She should be fine.

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Thank you for the cute picture and also the detailed list of his symptoms. There are a few of possibilities here. Sometime urinary tract issues or urinary blockages in males can cause discomfort and excessive licking near his private area. Seizure activity due to a metabolic condition or underlying neurological disorder could be another possibility. Sometimes animals that have focal or partial seizures can elicit sudden odd behaviors like the behaviors Caspian is experiencing. I would recommend Caspian see his veterinarian very soon for the exam and evaluation. Your veterinarian will do a physical exam and may recommend taking blood work and urine to help determine a cause so he can receive the most appropriate treatment. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

If you are noticing redness after the treatment, stop using it. Duchess could be having a reaction to the medication. Revolution applied to the back of the neck will kill ear mites but the treatment must continue for 2-3 months. Use a routine ear cleaner during this time to help clean out the ear wax. Other treatments are also available for ear mite treatment. I recommend to talk with your veterinarian about alternative treatments. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.