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Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats
Otodectes cynotis
These live in the external ear canals of dogs & cats. Can become a difficult
problem to solve in multi-pet situations eg breeding establishments. The adult
mites lives in the ear canal feeding off wax etc. They cause chronic itchiness
in the ears of effected pets. They will generally cause the ear canals to form a
black crusty material. Proper diagnosis is by otoscopic examination of the ears
where the mites can often be seen moving around. Sometimes microscopic exam of
the material in the ears may be required for diagnosis.
Treatment of Ear Mites
There are several
treatments for ear mites which your Vet may recommend. One often used is
ilium
ear drops which will kill the mites and is also useful in mild bacterial or
fungal infections as well. Another treatments are
Revolutionand
Advocate which will also
treat heartworm & intestinal worms in cats