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Cat ear mite drops splashed on my face and mouth. Will it hurt me?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

I was putting ear mite drops in my cats ears, she shook her head and some of the liquid splashed on to my face and mouth ... It feels a little numb. Will this hurt me?

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Linda G,  MS, DVM

Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 7, 2018

Hello. I am sorry for your concerns, but you will be fine. I have been splashed on the face, mouth & eyes so many times than I can count. You are reacting to the carrier of the ear mite medication, which is actually a little drying, that is what is causing the sensation of numbness. I am sure you have washed your face by now, so do not worry about anything else. Take care.
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