Does my dog have ear mites?

What Causes Ear Mites in Dogs? Highly contagious, ear mites are most common in outdoor cats, which can infect their canine companions. They are most often passed from pet to pet in casual contact at home or outside. Humans are generally immune to ear mites. read more

Ear mites can be treated with products your veterinarian will prescribe that are applied directly in the ear or parasite medications that are applied right to the skin. If the ears are infected or have a build-up of debris, gentle cleaning may be required with cotton and a canine ear cleaner. read more

Otodectes cynotis mites, most commonly called ear mites, are a common and relatively mild parasite infection. However, complications may arise when an animal has an immune hypersensitivity reaction that results in intense irritation of the external ear. read more

Over the counter ear mite treatments will be of no benefit to other types of ear infections that can commonly affect dogs. Ear mite infection may be misdiagnosed by the dog's owner often causing a delay in getting the correct treatment from their veterinarian. read more