Although cats have a reputation for being much more detached than dogs (the truth is that they cannot be compared because both have a completely different nature), they also need your time and care to maintain a perfect state of physical, mental and social he alth.
Fortunately, and with increasing frequency, we are beginning to be aware of the importance of treating our pet with more natural resources that are less aggressive to its body, not only because they are effective, but also because in multiple Sometimes they also act by stimulating the immune system.
If you want to treat your pet naturally, in this AnimalWised article we show you the best home remedies for mites in cats.
What are mites in cats?
Mites are parasites found in our environment. They are generally present in fields and lawns and can infest your cat, adhering to its skin and thus feeding on its blood or wax found in the ear canal.
Generally mites adhere to the thinner areas of the skin, therefore they are usually present on the inside of the cat's thighs, between your fingers or in your ears. A cat parasitized by mites will show the following symptoms:
- Frequent licking between fingers.
- Intense and continuous itching.
- Presence of a black liquid in the ears.
- Skin lesions as a result of intense scratching.
Now, how to eliminate mites in cats? Since you already know what they are, we are going to present some home remedies to eliminate mites in cats that may help you.
Garlic maceration with olive oil
The first of the home remedies to eliminate mites in cats is based on crush a garlic and include it in acup of hot olive oil , then we will leave it to macerate overnight. The next morning and with the help of a dropper, we will put a few drops of the oil on the affected area, let it act for a few minutes and then remove it with a sterile gauze. This home treatment should last a minimum of 21 days
Don't hesitate to take a look at the following post on our site about the Benefits of olive oil in cats.
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree essential oil is one of the most effective natural remedies for deworming a cat If the skin is he althy, we can apply a few drops on the affected area every day, however, if the skin has wounds, the application will also be daily but we must mix the essential oil of the tea tree with a base oil (rosehip, argan or sweet almonds). For this home remedy against mites in cats to work we will have to:
- Mix 20 drops of tea essential oil, approximately, with 100 milliliters of base oil.
- Once we have the mixture made, we will apply 5 to 10 drops daily on the affected area.
It should be noted that this home treatment against mites should be continued until the symptoms have completely disappeared. If you want, you can also consult the following article with Home remedies to deworm my cat.
Corn oil
Of the home remedies for mites in cats we highlight corn oil. This is because the oil softens the skin, promotes wound healing and also suffocates mitesFirst we will clean the affected area and later, using a cotton ball soaked in corn oil, we will massage the affected area. Must be applied 1 time a day for 3 days
Almond oil with vitamin E
We will prepare a dropper with almond oil, although it can also be olive oil, and in it we will add 400 IU (international units) of vitamin E, which we can easily find in a pharmacy. We will heat this mixture to room temperature.
We will apply a few drops to the affected area. We must administer this remedy on alternate days for 6 days, then we will take a 3-day break and apply again as above. Treatment should last a total of 6 weeks.
Yellow Dock Root
The next of the home remedies for mites in cats is based on an extract of yellow dock or yellow dock root. To achieve this, first dilute 9 drops of this extract in a tablespoon of water. Later, when we already have this mixture, we will apply it to the affected area. We will administer this remedy on alternate days for several weeks to make sure we clean our cat's ears of mites, among other areas.
Honey
Although it may not seem like it, honey can also be one of the most effective home remedies for mites in cats. The truth is that this food contains antibacterial properties, so if our feline in question has a wound caused by these mites, the best would beapply with a cotton ball a little honey on the area.
Once we have applied the honey, after 15 minutes, what we will have to do is remove the remains that have remained and clean the area gently.
White vinegar
The last of the home remedies against mites is white vinegar. Although it may seem surprising, it also acts against fleas and other parasites in cats. In this case, we will have to be careful, because if our cat has wounds from scratching, applying white vinegar can causes stinging
It is best to make a mixture with white vinegar and warm water. With a piece of cotton we will make small touches on the affected area. Also, be careful if you apply this method to your cat's paws, as he will lick them off.
Peroxide
One of the symptoms of mites in cats is the constant scratching or itching felt by the cat. For this reason, it is normal for wounds to form on your skin that may become infected. In this case, hydrogen peroxide is a good home remedy for mites in cats as it helps prevent more infections and, besides, alsoit will clean residue our feline's ears, for example.
Aloe vera
We know that the properties and benefits of aloe vera are very wide and diverse, from its culinary to medicinal uses. For this reason, aloe vera is a good remedy for mites in cats, since it provides moisture and relief to the affected area.
What we will have to do is either get bottled aloe vera in the market, or get the plant and buy the juice from inside. Next, we will have to apply the "cream" in the area with light massages.
Discover in the following article other uses of Aloe vera for cat skin.
Apple cider vinegar
The best home remedy for mites in cats is dilute it in water To do this, we will have to put the same amount of vinegar of apple cider and water, so there is no more than one or the other. This type of vinegar contains volatile oils that will be perfect for eliminating parasites from your cat. As a precaution, both for this home remedy and the previous ones, make sure that your cat is not allergic to the products.
Prevent mites in cats
Preventing mites in cats is our responsibility as owners. An effective prevention is very simple, we only need to deworm our cat twice a year if it has no contact with the outside, or every three months in the case contrary.
That is why we recommend that you take your cat regularly to the vet, he will tell you which products are the most suitable for deworming him and exactly how often your cat needs this type of preventative treatment.
What should I do if I suspect my cat has mites?
If you have welcomed other pets into your home, the first thing you should do is separate the cat from them, since mites they spread very easily from one animal to another by direct contact.
Next we must go to the vet to verify the diagnosis, generally it will be based on the symptoms that the animal presents and will analyze the fluid of the ear or scaling that may occur in the affected area.
It is very important that you go to the vet because if the infestation is serious Complications can cause such as bacterial infections or broken blood vessels. In addition, the veterinarian will tell you if in the specific case of your cat it is possible to apply natural remedies or if, due to the degree of parasitization, a chemical acaricide should be used.
