Symptoms Of Ear Mites & Solutions For Dogs & Cats.
July 17, 2008 – 7:45 amEar 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.
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.
They penetrate the skin to feed on the blood supply, resulting in swelling and pain for your pet.
Yeast and bacterial infections are in store for your pet if you don’t take action against an ear mite problem.
In the worst case scenario, an untreated ear mite problem may result in loss of hearing.
Ear mites are like fleas - they will easily find another host if one is available.
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.
Treat all animals at the same time to ensure you don’t get repeated re-infections.
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 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.
Ideal for post-swimming, and mild enough for regular use, this Cleanser comes with a special nozzle, making it clean and easy to use.
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.
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.
Made with Tea tree oil and witch hazel, natural disinfectants and astringents, odor problems will be resolved and the ears will be kept clean and dry and safe from yeast infections.
If you want to bring in something stronger, reach for Gimborn R-7M Ear Mite Treatment for Pets.
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.
When the going gets tough and your poor animal is beset by repeated ear mite problems, or has a particularly heavy case of ear mite infection, Zymox OTIC Solution with and without Hydrocortisone is called for.
Seven days of treatment should resolve a nasty case of ear mites, but double it for repeated ear mite issues.
A mite free pet is a happier pet, thanks to all these sterling products.
Don’t leave ear mite and yeast problems to sort themselves out, inevitably they don’t and that just isn’t fair on your pet.
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