Ear Mites affect both dogs and cats. Behavioral changes will give your the clues that your are dealing with an ear mite infection.
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.
So what are the culprits to these unpleasant symptoms? The ear mite is a tiny parasite that lives in the lining of the ear canal.
The ear swells and becomes painful as they bite through the skin to get at the blood supply.
Left undetected or untreated you are probably looking at more problems, with opportunistic yeast infections, bacterial strains, sores and painful scabs to contend with.
And if that doesn’t scare you, maybe the fact your pet will lose his hearing and will need a costly operation will.
One ear mite infection will lead to another if you have multiple pets, as they transfer from one host to another.
This is especially bad news as an ear mite infection in one animal in a kennel or cattery can spread like wildfire throughout the whole community.
Treat all animals at the same time to ensure you don’t get repeated re-infections.
All cats and dogs can get an ear mite infection, but dogs with long floppy ears such as spaniels as more prone as they offer a greater number of hiding places for the mites.
Ear mites can be dispatched easily and quickly. The first issue to to keep the ears clean – this is where products such as PNP Healthy Ears Ear Cleanser for Dogs can help, as its gentle cleaning properties will remove debris, wax and dust from the animal’s ears.
It can help prevent ear infections, and is easy to apply with a specially designed nozzle. Use regularly and apply after swimming.
Alternatively try Lambert Kay Ear Rite Insecticidal Ear Wash.
Use it to clean the outer areas of the ear in order to stop infection taking hold. To combat yeast infections and mites, ClearQuest Ear Powder is a good solution.
It is suitable for both dogs and cats and helps to control odor and keep ears dry and therefore more resistant to yeast infections.
If you are looking for a clean and easy way to do the job of keeping your pet’s ears clean, consider ClearQuest Ear Wipes.
Formulated with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal components, infections are kept at bay. They come in a convenient container which means clean and easy storage and no waste.
Cleaning your pet’s ears with Dr Golds Extra Gentle Ear Therapy might be good for your conscience too.
Because it’s made with tea tree oil and witch hazel, you can rest assured you are cleaning your pet’s ear with a product that contains natural ingredients.
If you want to bring in something stronger, reach for Gimborn R-7M Ear Mite Treatment for Pets.
It contains a natural miticide that will dispatch ear mites and ticks promptly leaving your pet pain and infection free. Popular among breeders and showers.
If the situation has gotten really bad and your are struggling to cope with repeated or severe infections you need something with some punch, such as Zymox OTIC Solution with and without Hydrocortisone.
Seven days of treatment should resolve a nasty case of ear mites, but double it for repeated ear mite issues.
As you see there are plenty of products available to keep your pet’s ears clean and mite free.
Keep your eyes open for the first signs of ear mites and deal with the infection before it becomes a problem.
