Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat developed balance problems after ear cleaning and recovered in 10
By Kim, Sangsoo Daniel·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2017·Ontario Veterinary College, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: An unusual case of peripheral vestibular disease in a cat following ear cleaning.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old cat developed balance problems after a routine ear cleaning during a wellness visit. The owner noticed the cat was unsteady and had difficulty walking. After 10 days of supportive care, the cat made a full recovery, although the exact cause of the vestibular disease (a condition affecting balance) was not determined. It's possible that the ear cleaning solution or an underlying ear issue contributed to the problem.
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Abstract
The occurrence of vestibular disease in a cat following a wellness/vaccination visit which included routine ear cleaning is described. The cat recovered in 10 days following supportive therapy. The cause of vestibular disease was not identified but sensitivity to an ear cleaning solution or subclinical ear disease may have played a role.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28216690/