Symptoms of ear mites in dogs

Dogs often scratch their ears and shake their heads; their ears have a peculiar smell and have dark brown waxy dirt, like ground coffee beans; there may be red rash-like nodules on the ear canals; The external auditory canal is red, swollen and inflamed; the auricle is extensively infected, with obvious scales and hyperkeratosis; the ear pain is obvious, and the pet refuses to check the ear.

How to treat ear mites in dogs

1. Plucking out ear hair
Normally, whether it is treating ear canal diseases or daily care, we need Plug out ear hair to avoid ear diseases. Pay attention to being decisive when pulling out to reduce the dog's pain. If the dog is unwilling, you can ask a doctor for help.
 
2. Clean the ear canal
First pour a few drops of pet-specific ear cleaning water into the dog’s ears, gently rub the ear root a few times, and let the ears clean. The liquid fully dissolves the dirt in the ear canal, and then some dogs will shake their heads to shake the dirt out, or the owner needs to use a cotton swab (preferably a cotton ball) to gently clean out the visible dirt. Remember not to Dig in!

3. Apply the medicine
After cleaning, apply the medicine specially designed for pets to treat ear mites. This will facilitate the absorption of the medicine. Drop an appropriate amount of ear drops, massage the ear canal, and release after a few minutes. Pay attention to prevent pets from scratching their ears for the next ten minutes or so to avoid getting the medicine on their paws, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and other accidents after licking.
Ear mites are a stubborn disease and require continuous medication for a long time (usually more than 1-2 weeks) until they are cured.

For general ear mites, it is recommended that the owner choose medicine to clean the ear canal and apply medicine to treat it on his own. Because ear mites are easy to detect, timely treatment can quickly cure them when the symptoms are not too severe.

What to do if dog ear mites are serious

For pets with more serious ear mites, the condition may not be controlled with some conventional ear drops. At this time, symptomatic treatment should be carried out. Severe ear mites Subcutaneous injection of ivermectin is required to kill mites. At the same time, ear mites may cause otitis and require anti-inflammatory treatment.

Daily care of dog ears

1. When taking a bath, it is best to stuff cotton in the dog’s ears to avoid water intrusion.
2. Blow dry your ears, toes and other parts after bathing.
3. It is best to remove ear hair in time to avoid the breeding of bacteria and infection.
4. Pay attention to regular inspections and use pet ear drops to clean the ear canal, and deal with problems in a timely manner.
5. Choose pet ear care products that are cost-effective and have a good reputation.