Dogs and cats often suffer from otitis , when it is not particularly severe forms, natural remedies can come to the rescue. Let’s find out what they are.

>   1. What is otitis

>   2. Symptoms of dog and cat otyrus

>   3. Dog otitis: natural cures and remedies

>   4. Cat’s otitis: natural cures and remedies

>   5. Natural advice

What is otitis

Otitis is an acute, or more often chronic, pathology of the external auditory canal and pinna. It is very annoying and often very painful.

Symptoms of cat and dog otitis

The symptoms of otitis can be various, but all, except in allergic forms, of a localized nature :

• swelling,
• redness,
• scabs,
• production of purulent, waxy or blackish material.

When a dog or cat has ear problems it reacts every time you caress its head, scratching on the head; the inner side of the auricle is smeared, an unpleasant smell comes out of the ear.

Otitis in dogs: natural cures and remedies

Otitis occurs more frequently in dogs with drooping ears, in those with thick hair growth inside the duct, but all breeds can actually be affected.

Among the various natural remedies available to treat dog otitis there are ready-made otological preparations based on calendula on the market. Calendula is a medicinal plant that used for external use has an antiseptic, healing, refreshing and anti-inflammatory function.

In the presence of yeasts, however, use tea tree oil which has an excellent effect against mycosis, or, if there are no abrasions, you can use a mixture of water, a few drops of lemon, 1 or 2 drops of propolis.

Always do a tolerance test on a small, hairless area before introducing anything into the dog’s ears. 

Otitis in cats: natural cures and remedies

Otitis in cats is easy to present within the first year of age and the culprit is almost always a small mite that causes inflammation and intense itching ( Otodectes cyanotis ).

Among the various natural remedies available to treat cat and dog otitis, there are otological preparations based on calendula with an antiseptic, healing, refreshing and anti-inflammatory action.

In the presence of yeasts, however, use tea tree oil, useful against mycosis, or, if there are no abrasions, you can use a mixture of water, a few drops of lemon, 1 or 2 drops of propolis . Always do a tolerance test on a small, hairless area before introducing anything into the cat’s ears. 

Natural Tips

To prevent otitis in dogs and cats, always check that the auditory meatus is free of hair and earwax .

In case of black earwax, change your diet as yeast ear infections (malassezia, candida) are almost always sustained by food intolerances.

Avoid that the dog keeps his head out of the window when the car is moving because this favors the onset of otitis.

When returning from the walk, always check that no plant residue has stuck in the fur around the dog’s or cat’s ears.