What are ear mites in dogs?

Ear mites are small parasites that live on the skin surface and the external auditory canal. They live on the tissue residue of the host and are easily transmitted. If not treated in time, it will lead to ear inflammation, and in severe cases, there is a risk of deafness.

Symptoms of ear mites in dogs

The dog’s ears will itch violently, causing the dog to scratch the ears constantly. The external auditory canal will be red, swollen and inflamed. Frequent scratching and shaking of the head may lead to ear hematoma or ear hematoma. Bleeding, there will be yellow-brown or dark-brown dirt in the ear canal. The dirt in the dog's ears can be sent for examination for diagnosis.

How to deal with dog ear mites

1. Prevent infection. Isolate dogs with ear mites and clean and disinfect your home. Because ear mites are easily contagious parasites, prevent ear mites from being transmitted to people and other pets.
2. Clean your ears every day. First, clean the outer ear with cotton dipped in ear drops to prevent dirt on the outer ear from falling into the ear canal.
3. Use ear drops. Inject 3-4 drops of ear drops into the dog's ear canal, rub the base of the ear, and wash out the ear mite eggs and ear mites in the ear canal.

Precautions for ear mites in dogs

1. The life cycle of ear mites is very long, so you must insist on cleaning the ears for more than 3 weeks to restore your dog's health. Don't give up halfway.
2. Dogs with ear mites must be isolated.
3. When bathing your dog, be sure to plug the ears with cotton to prevent water from entering and exacerbating the severity of ear mites.
4. Wash your dog’s toes cleanly when taking a bath, because bacteria will inevitably be present when your dog scratches its ears.

Prevention measures for dog ear mites

1. Keep your dog and the living environment clean.
2. Be careful not to let water get into the dog’s ears during daily bathing.
3. Clean your dog’s earwax promptly.