Ears

[Bennie Valites]

Just started testing but my cat ears look like she was a fight. Will the ears look like this has testing continue?

 

[Margaret and Pearl (GA)]

Good for you for testing! It's a wonderful thing you are doing for your cat to keep monitoring. It gets easier over time, and the ears start to bleed easier over time. Are you using something maybe a warm rice sock to warm the ear up first?

And don't worry, ears will start to look better in no time.

 

[Katherine&Ruby]

Hi Bennie! We like to add your last thread to each new post for continuity: https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shot-or-no-shot.243967/

My cat's ears were very scabby when I first started testing her. I was freehanding the lancet and she flicked her ear every single time I tried to poke which produced a scratch instead of a prick. I was so worried that I was hurting her and she ran from me every time she knew what was coming. I finally bought a lancing device with a clear cap from Amazon and learned how to use that and we don't have scabby ears anymore! Warming the ear with a sock is a MUST to get the blood flow to the ears and the ears will bleed more easily as time goes on. Once you have the technique down, you might want to think about getting at least one test in at night because a lot of cats go low then.

Here's a link to the lancing device that saved us! https://www.amazon.com/Care-Touch-Adjustable-Lancing-Device/dp/B078P4GWYL?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20

 

[Bennie Valites]

Good for you for testing! It's a wonderful thing you are doing for your cat to keep monitoring. It gets easier over time, and the ears start to bleed easier over time. Are you using something maybe a warm rice sock to warm the ear up first?

And don't worry, ears will start to look better in no time.

Good for you for testing! It's a wonderful thing you are doing for your cat to keep monitoring. It gets easier over time, and the ears start to bleed easier over time. Are you using something maybe a warm rice sock to warm the ear up first?

And don't worry, ears will start to look better in no time.[/QUO

Good for you for testing! It's a wonderful thing you are doing for your cat to keep monitoring. It gets easier over time, and the ears start to bleed easier over time. Are you using something maybe a warm rice sock to warm the ear up first?

And don't worry, ears will start to look better in no time.

Thanks for your help. I do use the sock. I started with Freestyle meter big mistake the meter would not read every time so i had to prick her more. I went and bought a Relion meter its like night and day difference.

 

[Bennie Valites]

Hi Bennie! We like to add your last thread to each new post for continuity: https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/shot-or-no-shot.243967/

My cat's ears were very scabby when I first started testing her. I was freehanding the lancet and she flicked her ear every single time I tried to poke which produced a scratch instead of a prick. I was so worried that I was hurting her and she ran from me every time she knew what was coming. I finally bought a lancing device with a clear cap from Amazon and learned how to use that and we don't have scabby ears anymore! Warming the ear with a sock is a MUST to get the blood flow to the ears and the ears will bleed more easily as time goes on. Once you have the technique down, you might want to think about getting at least one test in at night because a lot of cats go low then.

Here's a link to the lancing device that saved us! https://www.amazon.com/Care-Touch-Adjustable-Lancing-Device/dp/B078P4GWYL?tag=felinediabetesfdmb-20

Thanks for your help. I have been doing better at testing and i got the testing now to one prick . I am blessed.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

I put a tiny dab of coconut oil on Furball's ears after testing when to help them heal.

 

[Bennie Valites]

Good for you for testing! It's a wonderful thing you are doing for your cat to keep monitoring. It gets easier over time, and the ears start to bleed easier over time. Are you using something maybe a warm rice sock to warm the ear up first?

And don't worry, ears will start to look better in no time.

I put a tiny dab of coconut oil on Furball's ears after testing when to help them heal.

I put a tiny dab of coconut oil on Furball's ears after testing when to help them heal.

Good morning. If i have already replied to you, i am sorry. I am still learning the system. Coconut oil sounds right it has moisturizing properties.I bought triple antibiotic ointment i checked with the vet all is good.

 

[JaxBenji]

triple antibiotic ointment

A lot of us were using this but were advised that polymyxin is dangerous to cats if ingested - here's one post on it - https://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/threads/warning-about-neosporin.242195/ - this is why some of us have switched to coconut oil (that post has another alternative in it too I believe).

 

[JoyBee&Ravan]

I also use Organic Coconut oil on the ears.

 

[Liz & Minnie]

I've got Ledum palastre 30C homeopathic remedy (2 pellets dissolved in 1-2T bottled water) and calendula ointment. Didn't know about the coconut oil, will try that as it smells so tropical!