Mites

And today, I'm not talking about the mini-mites, aka my niece and nephew.  They're welcome in my home anytime (and I'm getting in some auntie time this weekend and can't wait......)

No, took Bitsey to the vet for her vaccinations this week, only to discover she had ear mites.  Aaannnddd, any animal she has been in contact with also will have said nasty creatures hiding in their ears (aka Mickey of the big ears).

The vet nicely treated her ears for me, walking me through the process.

Step #1: Set out the paper towel

Step #2: Open the 2 tubes

Step #3: Immobilize cat (easier said than done--no pictures , things were a bit tricky)  Bean tried to hold down the 4 pound creature.

Step #4: Pour contents of tube down ear canal, massaging each when done. Don't let cat shake head (are you kidding me???)

Step #5: Before letting go of cat's head, hold paper towel over head. (This prevents extra meds (it is a liquid after all) from spraying all over room and into face.

Easy enough?  Not so much.

First of all, 15 year olds get very nervous when said 4 pound kitten begins growling and tend to let go of said small creature.  This gives mom a face full of ear mite meds.

Mom's have the ability to immobilize said small creature with one hand and body and pour meds down ears.  Problem is when said ears are flattened back to the head.  15 year olds feel ears are too close to sharp teeth.  

We survived, I am sufficiently grossed out by the process and hoping never to have to go through it again.  The Boss will be on call to assist in the future, or failing that, leather gloves for nervous teens.

On that disgusting note, have a great weekend!

Be Happy! Be Healthy! Be thankful your cat doesn't have ear mites you have to treat!