Monday, October 18, 2010

Ear Mites In Dogs

Photo taken at 100x magnification through a mi...Image via WikipediaCanine ear mites are a severely irritating condition for dogs to go through. Ear mites will never leave the host (your dog) however there is treatment available to stop the irritation in the ears.

Mites lay their eggs in the ear canals of the dog. Sometimes the ear mites will spread to surrounding areas in the dog's fur causing even more itchiness.

Although ear mites are more common in cats, canine ear dogs do exist. Because canine ear mites are contagious, it is even more important to treat it as quickly as possible if you have more than one pet at your residence.

Canine ear mites can cause various ear diseases and infections therefore a vet should be consulted if you have the slightest suspicions that your dog may have ear mites.

You will be able to tell by looking in the dogs’ ear. If you notice a crusty substance in there, and even white spots, then he is likely to have ear mites. You will also notice the dog scratching and shaking his head due to the irritation that canine ear mites cause.

If your canine develops ear mites on the skin, flea products can kill them. To treat ear mites in the ear canal, a vet can administer an injection or oral medication such as fibronil, thiabendazole and ivermectins.

It only takes a short time for ear mites to multiply and spread to other parts of your dog. If you suspect you dog may have ear mites, please see a vet quickly as it will certainly save him the severe discomfort that canine ear mites bring.

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