Symptoms of ear mites in dogs

1. Scratching
Ear mites will crawl outside the ear canal, such as the auricle, head and neck, causing itching , causing the dog to scratch, and in severe cases, the fur will be scratched and the skin will be scratched.

2. Shaking head
Due to the inflammatory stimulation caused by ear mites, the dog shakes his head constantly. Frequent shaking of the head will damage the blood vessels in the ear and cause hematoma.

3. Turn in a circle
When a dog is severely infected, it will turn around so that the center of the circle is over the infected ear. At the same time, the temper can become melancholic or irritable.

4.Inflammation of the ear canal
It is caused by ear mites piercing the skin and causing inflammation. An inflamed ear may be painful, so be careful when touching it.

5. Black residue in the ear canal
This is a mixture of earwax and ear canal inflammation and blood clots. Ear mites can cause an increase in earwax.

6. Odor in the ear canal
It is caused by bacterial and fungal infection.
If your dog shows any of the above signs, take it to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible.

How to care for dogs suffering from ear mites

1. Clean the ear canal regularly: Keep informed about the growth, color and condition of the ear hair in the dog’s ear canal. Check whether the secretions are normal. Go to a pet grooming salon regularly to clean the ear canal and pluck the ear hair (for some dog breeds). Pet owners can also clean their ear canals at home.

2. Prevent water from entering the ears: Protective measures should be taken when taking a bath. You can put cotton in the dog's ears.

3. Regular disinfection: Pay attention to environmental hygiene and regularly clean, clean and disinfect the kennel (kennel).

4. Improve immunity: Dogs should spend more time in the sun and pay attention to supplementing with B vitamins to improve the immunity of the skin.

5. Seek medical attention promptly: If you find that your dog is shaking its head or scratching its ears, you should send it to the hospital for examination and treatment in time to prevent the condition from getting worse.

6. Prevent cross-infection: Sick dogs should be isolated to prevent infection of healthy dogs. Pet owners must wash and disinfect their hands after handling sick dogs' ears to prevent clothes and hands from becoming sources of infection.