First, I am NOT a veterinarian, so you should take my suggestions with that understanding. I am a Registered Veterinary Technician, but again, I am not a Veterinarian. If you have any medical concerns, you should really seek help from your veterinarian and not this forum, even though there are lots of knowledgable ladies here. But I totally understand how helpful we are
... So having said that, sounds like all the medications you received are appropriate and should start them tonight.
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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic. Since your kitty has an ear infection already, it is to help kill the bacteria that is infecting. We use human drugs all the time in veterinary medicine, so if your veterinarian gave it to you, it should be fine. Just follow the direction the veterinarian gave you. It is usually a twice daily meds, so one in the morning, one in the evening, usually 12 hours apart.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT TO GIVE ANY PAIN MEDS unless directed by your veterinarian. Rimadyl is NOT safe for cats. Cats cannot metabolize lots of NSAIDs and if given, must be monitored VERY CLOSELY. If you want feel your cat is in pain, then ask your veterinarian if he/she can prescribe your cat something.
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EpiOtic is an ear cleaner, and it contains combinations of antibacterial, cermene (breaks down wax), and Dryung agnets. You have to clean infected ears to remove debris so the medication will work effectively.
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Tresaderm is an ear medication that contains antibiotic, antifungal and yeast, and anti-inflammatory. It is used commonly and safely on cats. When this is used effectively, it should help 'calm' the ears.
If you were not taught how to clean and give ear medications, I strongly recommend you go back and get demonstration. You don't want to over do it and damage the ear drums. DO NOT USE ANY COTTON SWABS.
- E-collars are to prevent from further scratching and damage to your cat's ear. Ear hematoma means you have a blood filled tumor. Not tumor in the sense that it is cancerous. So the surgery was to drain the blood and tack the space down to prevent further fluid in the 'pocket'. Hematomas are often caused by trauma, which your cat probably got the ear infection first and she was scratching the ears because they were so itchy and that trauma of scratching excessivly caused the hematoma. If the plastic cone is not working, there are soft collars. It would be okay for her not to wear them if you can monitor her... Try your best and see and ask your veterinarian what to do if you are unsuccessful.
Too overwhelming??? I know how frustrating it is when you don't get a full explanations at the hospital. Plus, it kinda hits you when you go home with your kitty. If I can help further, let me know. Even though I am not a veterinarian, I will share as much information as I can from experience
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So in summary, (1) Clean her affected ears with
EpiOtic; (2) Apply
Tresaderm in the affected ears as directed; (3) Give her
Amoxicillin tonight. Unless they already cleaned her ears and medicated... Check your directions on the bottles... What do they say?