ferret ear wax

[Young Chud 1]

What i first thought was a bit of shit she rolled in now makes me wonder if its ear wax.

 

my ferret had dark black gunk round its ear was not liquid it was waxy.

 

I cleaned it out best i could and appeared to come back this morning.

 

Is it an ear infection? id rather not pop along to the vets as im a bit short on cash but i dont mind going to the vets but dont want to go if its not necessary i dont mind cleaning her ears regularly.

 

its just wax in one year

 

anyone else experienced this or could shed some light would be much appreciated.

[Rolfe 2]

What i first thought was a bit of shit she rolled in now makes me wonder if its ear wax.

 

my ferret had dark black gunk round its ear was not liquid it was waxy.

 

I cleaned it out best i could and appeared to come back this morning.

 

Is it an ear infection? id rather not pop along to the vets as im a bit short on cash but i dont mind going to the vets but dont want to go if its not necessary i dont mind cleaning her ears regularly.

 

its just wax in one year

 

anyone else experienced this or could shed some light would be much appreciated.

I have a jill that suffers from this sometimes......could be ear mite.........you can get some ear-cleaner (Vetzyme do a good one suitable for small pets) They are antibacterial and should soon sort the problem out. Most pet shops will stock something........and yes treat BOTH ears. Just a couple of drops massaged well into the ear canal will soon sort the problem out (about 3or 4 days), but if it persists then you must let a vet have a look.

 

Rolfe.

[Kay 3,709]

It does sound like earmites as Rolf mentioned, not sure whats used these days to treat it

[Young Chud 1]

thanks for responses guys much appreciated