Inspect your cat's ears as part of regular grooming. Grip the top of the ear and gently turn the ear flap inside out until you can clearly see the interior. If the ear appears clean there is no need for you to clean it. If they exhibit any discharge other than brown ear-wax or dirt, such as green or yellow pus, red or dark red/black, or any other discharge out of the ordinary, take kitty to the vet as these indicate a bacterial or fungal infection, or a mite infestation.
Optional: Drop some ear cleaner into the cat's ears, one at a time. Rub the base of the ear for 20-45 seconds to "work-in" the cleanser. Leave your cat alone for a minute or two, to allow her to shake her head to further dislodge buildup.
Moisten a cotton ball or gauze pad and gently swab the cat's ears, being sure not to go too deep, as this could impact, not remove, the buildup you are attempting to eliminate. Do NOT use a Q-Tip unless instructed to do so by your vet.
Follow the cleaning with praise, pets, and a treat. This will not only help calm kitty down, but she'll be more inclined to cooperate with you next time she sees you get out the ear drops.
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