Ear Mites affect both dogs and cats. You will probably know if your pet has ear mite problems by the behavior he or she displays.
The following are sure signs that your pet is suffering from an ear mite infection; continual scratching around the ears, head shaking, restless behavior, some brown material present in the ears, a bad smell and your pet yelping if you touch the ears.
You are probably asking what an ear mite is. Deep in the ear canal is the home of small parasites known as ear mites.
Feeding on blood, they bite through the lining of the ear, which creates swelling and discomfort for your animal.
If you don’t treat an ear mite infection, secondary problems may set in, including yeast or bacterial infections, sores, blood clots, and surgery.
If you still do nothing your pet could lose his hearing or require expensive surgery.
Bad news if you have more than one pet too as ear mites can be passed from one animal to another.
Remember this if your pet is in contact with others, for example at playtime, in a kennel or if there are multiple pets in your family.
The best advice is to treat the whole group for ear mites simultaneously.
Spaniels are particularly susceptible with their long ears and abundant hair, as are any dogs with similar ears, but every dog and cat can get ear mites.
Ear mite treatments are available over the counter. Clean ears are a must so try PNP Healthy Ears Ear Cleanser for Dogs to get rid of any discharge or dirt in the ear.
Clean ears are less susceptible to infection and the specially designed applicator makes this product simple to apply. You can use it on an ongoing basis and it is especially recommended for after swims.
Lambert Kay Ear Rite Insecticidal Ear Wash is another great ear cleaner product in the battle against ear mite infections.
Ideal for cleaning the outer surfaces of the ear, it makes your dog’s ears less hospitable for opportunistic infections. For dry ears, ClearQuest Ear Powder comes strongly recommended.
It will get rid of any odor problems and will keep ears dry, leading to fewer yeast-type infections.
Ear wipes from ClearQuest make quick work of keeping your pet’s ears healthy.
Each wipe is infused with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agents which prevent yeast and bacterial infections forming. Easy to store in a resealable container, this time saving product will do the job, and won’t need any cleaning up afterwards.
Cleaning your pet’s ears with Dr Golds Extra Gentle Ear Therapy might be good for your conscience too.
Be amazed how quickly this product will neutralize the odor from yeast and mite infections, and feel reassured that the product also disinfects with added natural ingredients such as Witch hazel and Tea Tree Oil.
Gimborn R-7M Ear Mite Treatment for Pets is a good choice for severe problems.
With a natural substance that kills mites, it will speedily resolve your pet’s mite problems. This product comes strongly recommended from breeder and people who show dogs.
Zymox OTIC Solution with and without Hydrocortisone is another strong solution to an ear mite infection. It is used in cases where the animal has severe inflammation of the external ear due to ear mite, yeast and bacterial infections.
Use once a day for seven days for acute symptoms and double the time for chronic infections.
Your pet’s ears don’t have to be a problems with so many high grade products on the market.
So watch out for those warning signs and deal with ear mite and yeast problems fast.
