How to get rid of ear mites
Ear mite infestation can make a dog's life extremely uncomfortable. Constant head shaking and scratching is a sign that the dog has these tiny parasites. The pet that is whining pitifully will rub the face against the ground or carpet to ease the itchiness. The discomfort is caused by the microscopic ear mites. Ear mites are spider-like parasites that thrive on the dog's moist and warm inner ear as they feed on epidermal debris and ear wax. Ear mites will burrow and bite the dog's skin causing not only pain but discomfort as well especially if the dog shows an allergic reaction to the bites. The violent shaking would break small blood vessels causing the formation of hematomas. Foul odor and discharge that appears like coffee ground are signs that the dog's ears are infected.
A pet parent would naturally want to help the pet. Although ear mite infestation cannot be transmitted to humans, this parasite can be transmitted to other pets. Fortunately ear mite infestation can be easily eradicated. Home remedies as well as over the counter medications will end the discomfort of the pet. However, because the signs of ear mite infestation are similar to the symptoms of other health concern, a dog owner has to be sure that the dog has ear mites and that the discomfort and the foul smell is not caused by bacterial or fungal infection.
The infestation can be controlled with over the counter medications. These products that contain insecticides will kill mature ear mites but not the incubating ear mite eggs. Thus, these products have to be used for at least 21 days which is the life cycle of an ear mite.
Topical medications with antibiotic can be used as well. A dog infested with ear mites would have painful ears thus applying topical medications can be a challenge as a pet in pain will not be cooperative. For pets that would not tolerate direct treatment, injections that can be given weekly or every two weeks would be a better alternative. This form of treatment must be administered by vets as some dogs would have adverse reactions to the medication.
Ear mite eradication can be done at home by using mineral oil. Massage the ear with a generous amount of mineral oil and then remove the softened ear wax and the ear mites. The treatment must be repeated until the infestation is removed.
A pet parent would naturally want to help the pet. Although ear mite infestation cannot be transmitted to humans, this parasite can be transmitted to other pets. Fortunately ear mite infestation can be easily eradicated. Home remedies as well as over the counter medications will end the discomfort of the pet. However, because the signs of ear mite infestation are similar to the symptoms of other health concern, a dog owner has to be sure that the dog has ear mites and that the discomfort and the foul smell is not caused by bacterial or fungal infection.
The infestation can be controlled with over the counter medications. These products that contain insecticides will kill mature ear mites but not the incubating ear mite eggs. Thus, these products have to be used for at least 21 days which is the life cycle of an ear mite.
Topical medications with antibiotic can be used as well. A dog infested with ear mites would have painful ears thus applying topical medications can be a challenge as a pet in pain will not be cooperative. For pets that would not tolerate direct treatment, injections that can be given weekly or every two weeks would be a better alternative. This form of treatment must be administered by vets as some dogs would have adverse reactions to the medication.
Ear mite eradication can be done at home by using mineral oil. Massage the ear with a generous amount of mineral oil and then remove the softened ear wax and the ear mites. The treatment must be repeated until the infestation is removed.
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