Dog Ear Mites & Solutions To Care For Pets Ears.
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 who are these tiny pests, the ear mites? They are minute parasites that live in the lining of the ear canal.
They penetrate the skin to feed on the blood supply, resulting in swelling and pain for your pet.
Left undetected or untreated you are probably looking at more problems, with opportunistic yeast infections, bacterial strains, sores and painful scabs to contend with.
And if that doesn’t scare you, maybe the fact your pet will lose his hearing and will need a costly operation will.
One ear mite infection will lead to another if you have multiple pets, as they transfer from one host to another.
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.
So if you have more than one animal it is wise to treat them all as if they had an ear mite infection.
Although both dogs and cats may contract ear mites, you should take special car if you are the proud owner of a spaniel as their glorious long haired long ears are especially attractive to ear 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.
Clean ears are less susceptible to infection and the specially designed applicator makes this product simple to apply. You can use it on an ongoing basis and it is especially recommended for after swims.
Another ear cleaner option is Lambert Kay Ear Rite Insecticidal Ear Wash.
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.
Designed for cats and dogs equally, the dry powder neutralises odor and maintains a non damp environment, thus avoiding years problems.
If you are looking for a clean and easy way to do the job of keeping your pet’s ears clean, consider ClearQuest Ear Wipes.
Formulated with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal components, infections are kept at bay. They come in a convenient container which means clean and easy storage and no waste.
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.
Gimborn R-7M Ear Mite Treatment for Pets is a good choice for severe problems.
This is a good solution for mite problems as it contains an active but natural ingredient which kills mites. Because of its effective nature, breeders and show people swear by it.
If the situation has gotten really bad and your are struggling to cope with repeated or severe infections you need something with some punch, such as Zymox OTIC Solution with and without Hydrocortisone.
Seven days of treatment should resolve a nasty case of ear mites, but double it for repeated ear mite issues.
As you see there are plenty of products available to keep your pet’s ears clean and mite free.
Keep your eyes open for the first signs of ear mites and deal with the infection before it becomes a problem.
