Medicine for Ear Mites in cats....?

Question

I just got back from the vet with my cat and she had a very bad case of ear mites. They gave me a cleaning solution that I have to use twice a week and gave be an antibiotic gel and pills. They also recommended Advantage multi. Is there anything that is like the advantage multi that is a little cheaper that would work at preventing the ear mites?

Answer 1

the great theing about advantage is that it helps with several things ... heartworm in cats (which is starting to become a problem), ear mite control and fleas (which almost always gives cats anemia).

tresaderm is a mite medication.  if you just want to treat the problem at hand go with this medication, but i think in the long run go to Bayers website and see if you can print a coupon for the advantage multi and keep your cat on it

Answer 2

also Revolution does the same thing

Answer 3

Yes, Revolution has many features:

-prevents heartworm

-kills fleas and prevents eggs from hatching

-treats and controls ear mites

-controls hookworms and roundworms

I have used it on my cats.  I honestly can't recommend it solely on treating ear mites, my cats did not have them when I used it, but I think its a good product.  At my vet, it costs around $13-14 for a single use.  A 3 pack is about $40.  You can also find it online.  Be sure your kitty does not have heartworm though.  It is dangerous to give them a preventative if they have it.  Good luck!