Neem Oil and Ear Mites in Cats

by Chasity Chapman
(Springfield,Va USA)

I have neem oil (raw) and I make creams for myself as skin care and I am still amazed on all the things it can do.

I have an old cat that suffers from ear mites and matted hair. Can I use this for her? And how? We have done everything so far.
Thanks so much for your help
Chasity

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Neem Oil and Ear Mites in Cats

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Neem oil for ear mites
by: Birgit

In my experience neem oil works really well against all kinds of mites.

However, skin inside the ears is very sensitive, so I certainly would not apply it in concentrated form. It also should not be necessary.

One option would be to add it to a lotion or a carrier oil that you use to clean the ears, if the cat allows you to do that.

An easier option may be to prepare a spray. That would also penetrate deeper into the ear.

The matted hair is not so easy to fix with oil.

See Neem Oil for Cats

You could try adding neem oil to a shampoo. That is if you can bathe your cat...
Thanks so much Another question
by: Chasity

Ok I understand now.. But one more thing.. How do I mix a spray and also Will neem oil help with Dander.. she has a lot of that
Thanks so much
Chasity
Neem on cats
by: Birgit

It depends what the cause of the dander is. Usually neem oil, soap, shampoo, lotions, any neem products, do help with that kind of skin problem, but there is no guarantee since it could have several causes.

It's certainly worth a try. Just do heed the warnings on the page Neem Oil for Cats

For spray recipes see the page Making Neem Spray. Whether you use the spray in the garden, on pets or on yourself, the method is always the same. Only the concentration varies with the purpose. I would try a 2% solution and use it daily.

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