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Treat Dog Ear Mites
Ear mites are common to most dogs - especially strays.
Symptoms include scratching, shaking of the head and a reddish brown
or black waxy buildup in the ears. A dog getting ear mites is much
easier than their human getting rid of ear mites. To treat dog ear
mites the first thing to do, even if it is almost a certainty that
the dog has ear mites, is to have a veterinarian confirm that the
dog does, in fact, have ear mites. If treatment is started for ear
mites and the problem is something else altogether, it might make
bigger problems for the dog.
Check the dog's ears for a strong rancid smell. This could indicate
an ear infection. Ask your vet for a medication that will treat the
infection and eliminate ear mites.
The veterinarian can give a prescription insecticide to treat dog
ear mites. There are also over-the-counter medications available and
these are just fine for most cases. Do, however, follow the
directions on the package for administering the product.
The dog should be given mild flea baths during the treatment period
to squelch any wayward mites.
To treat dog ear mites effectively it is important to be patient and
thorough. Treatments can take up to four weeks - enough time to
eliminate any eggs that might hatch. It is also very important that
all the animals in the household are treated at the same time
because the mites will relocate to new hosts.
It was generally accepted in the past that ear mites did not live
well off the dog but they may be better at surviving in the
environment than was thought. In order to treat dog ear mites it is
important to treat your dog's ears but it is equally important to
treat the hair, skin and the dog's environment for the mites. There
are a number of approved medications for ear mites. Flea control
products that kill adult fleas will kill mites. These may be used to
treat the hair, skin and the house. Just do so according to the
product directions.
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