My Himalayan had an ear infection and got drops for 10 days. He’s fine, but now the floof underneath his right ear is sticky and oily from the medication and probably the ear crud. We usually use Paw Sense waterless shampoo for spot cleaning but it hasn’t done a great job so far. Anyone have a better recommendation for a face-safe shampoo that helps with sticky, oily crud?
He won’t groom it off. He says he didn’t ask for drops so it’s not his problem.
Have you tried grooming it yourself with a small brush? My cats like to have their faces brushed. Something like a toothbrush might work.
It won’t brush out. Needs something to dissolve whatever is making it sticky.
Maybe dip the brush in dilute Dawn dishwashing liquid, let sit a few minutes, then rinse with water.
Maybe baby wipes?
If it’s oily maybe you need something to absorbe it, corn starch and then brush it? It works on fabric
Warm water on a washcloth. Add a little mild soap if needed. Something like Johnson’s Baby Shampoo. Rinse well. If possible, scruff the cat and hold him under the sink faucet or sprayer for a warm-water rinse. He may not enjoy it but it won’t kill him and will actually make him feel better afterwards.
Gently rub him dry with a soft towel.
May need an assistant to scruff him while you do the washing and rinsing.
A washcloth steamed (not too hot) with warm water rung out.
Or perhaps an old school tea bag (hot and then wring it out to wipe).
Sometimes if it is gooey and I need to dissolve, I will use make up remover. Just put a little bit on an eye round and wipe it off.
That’s brilliant. We’re about to go to Dawn dish soap over here, but that’s one more thing to try that he’ll probably like better.
He is 14lbs and full of self-righteousness. I was not looking forward to scrubbing him.
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