Ear Mites & Symptoms To Care For Dogs & Cats.
July 15, 2008 – 10:11 pmEar mite infections are a big problem for both cats and dogs. If you watch your cat or dog and notice some changes in behavior it could be that your pet has ear mite problems.
Symptoms of an ear mite infestation include shaking of the head vigorously, repeated scratching of the ears, some brown colored discharge, possibly some malodor and apparent pain when the ears are touched.
You are probably asking what an ear mite is. Deep in the ear canal is the home of small parasites known as ear mites.
The ear swells and becomes painful as they bite through the skin to get at the blood supply.
Yeast and bacterial infections are in store for your pet if you don’t take action against an ear mite problem.
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.
Ear mite infections are a particular problem in places where there are large numbers of animals, such as pounds, boarding kennels and breeders.
So if you have more than one animal it is wise to treat them all as if they had an ear mite infection.
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.
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.
Nature lovers might like Dr Golds Extra Gentle Ear Therapy for dogs and cats to cleanse their pet’s ears.
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.
This is a good solution for mite problems as it contains an active but natural ingredient which kills mites. Because of its effective nature, breeders and show people swear by it.
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.
So watch out for those warning signs and deal with ear mite and yeast problems fast.
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