Ear Mites & Symptoms To Care For Dogs & Cats.
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Ear mite infections are a big problem for both cats and dogs. If you watch your cat or dog and notice some changes in behavior it could be that your pet has ear mite problems.
The following are sure signs that your pet is suffering from an ear mite infection; continual scratching around the ears, head shaking, restless behavior, some brown material present in the ears, a bad smell and your pet yelping if you touch the ears.
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.
If you still do nothing your pet could lose his hearing or require expensive surgery.
Ear mites are like fleas - they will easily find another host if one is available.
Ear mite infections are a particular problem in places where there are large numbers of animals, such as pounds, boarding kennels and breeders.
So if you have more than one animal it is wise to treat them all as if they had an ear mite infection.
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.
Luckily there are treatments to help get rid and prevent ear mite infections. PNP Healthy Ears Ear Cleanser for Dogs is made from a range of mild and gentle components that softly rid the ear of dirt and wax and other discharge from the ear.
It can help prevent ear infections, and is easy to apply with a specially designed nozzle. Use regularly and apply after swimming.
Lambert Kay Ear Rite Insecticidal Ear Wash is another great ear cleaner product in the battle against ear mite infections.
Use it to clean the outer areas of the ear in order to stop infection taking hold. To combat yeast infections and mites, ClearQuest Ear Powder is a good solution.
It will get rid of any odor problems and will keep ears dry, leading to fewer yeast-type infections.
ClearQuest also make Ear Wipes - a quick and convenient way to keep your cat or dog's ears clean and 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.
Be amazed how quickly this product will neutralize the odor from yeast and mite infections, and feel reassured that the product also disinfects with added natural ingredients such as Witch hazel and Tea Tree Oil.
A stronger alternative is Gimborn R-7M Ear Mite Treatment for Pets.
It contains a natural miticide that will dispatch ear mites and ticks promptly leaving your pet pain and infection free. Popular among breeders and showers.
Zymox OTIC Solution with and without Hydrocortisone is another strong solution to an ear mite infection. It is used in cases where the animal has severe inflammation of the external ear due to ear mite, yeast and bacterial infections.
Seven days dosage at once a day should resolve severe inflammation, and fourteen days for chronic conditions where the animal is persistently infected.
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.
About the Author
Author Rebecca Foxton wants to help you bring your pet brilliant health with ear mites treatment options. For an excellent source of health tips for pet owners, read her advantage flea control articles on Dog Buffs.
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