Ear Mites & Symptoms To Care For Dogs & Cats.
Ear Mites affect both dogs and cats. Behavioral changes will give your the clues that your are dealing with an ear mite infection.
If your pet starts shaking his head violently or won’t stop scratching at his ears, even to the point where he is crying out because it is painful, you are probably dealing with ear mites.
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.
If you don’t treat an ear mite infection, secondary problems may set in, including yeast or bacterial infections, sores, blood clots, and surgery.
And if that doesn’t scare you, maybe the fact your pet will lose his hearing and will need a costly operation will.
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.
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 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.
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.
Made with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ingredients, these wipes will stop any yeast or bacterial infection in its tracks. They are quick and simple to use, come in a tidy resealable container, so every time you get a perfect wipe.
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.
A stronger alternative is 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.
So watch out for those warning signs and deal with ear mite and yeast problems fast.
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