Gather cat ear cleaner, cotton balls or gauze, and a towel
Hold your cat gently and keep them calm
Lift the ear flap and look for redness, odor, discharge, or swelling
Put a few drops of cat ear cleaner into the ear canal
Massage the base of the ear for 20 to 30 seconds
Let your cat shake its head
Wipe away loosened dirt and wax from the outer ear with cotton ball or gauze
Clean only the visible parts of the ear
Do not use cotton swabs inside the ear canal
Repeat on the other ear if needed
Stop if your cat seems painful, very stressed, or the ear bleeds
Contact a veterinarian if you notice heavy wax, bad smell, discharge, mites, or frequent ear problems