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Cat - ear problem

Our 15 year old male cat has started pawing his ear and shaking his head - I am assuming that he has an ear infection
Is it worth trying http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/antibacterial-ear-drops-and-cleanser-18ml-for-cats-and-dogs-by-vetzyme or should we take him to the vets tomorrow ?

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  • Take him to the vet.
  • sheramber
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    Take him to the vet
  • 50Twuncle
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    sheramber wrote: »
    Take him to the vet
    Will do tomorrow
  • Slinky
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    How did you get on at the vet?
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  • Murphybear
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    Could be ear mites, very common and easy to sort out. As others have said, the vet should be the one to diagnose.
  • 50Twuncle
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    Ok thanks
    He had his ears cleaned out and was given antibiotic drops
    He is now fixed
  • Glad to hear it's all sorted - hope he feels better soon!
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