Once the exam is finished, your veterinarian may recommend an ear swab and microscopic examination. They will take a long Q-tip, gently scrape the inside of your cat’s ears, and examine the ...

An curved arrow pointing right. NYU Otologist Erich Voigt explains the proper way to clean wax out of your ears. Many people think Q-tips can help keep ears clean, but this isn't the case.

An curved arrow pointing right. Most people don't use Q-tips properly and wind up putting them inside their ears to feel "clean." Big mistake! Not only is ear wax good for you, but putting a Q-Tip ...