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Dog Ear Mites & Solutions To Care For Pets Ears.
If your pet starts shaking his head violently or won't stop scratching at his ears, even to the point where he is crying out because it is painful, you are probably dealing with ear mites.
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.
They penetrate the skin to feed on the blood supply, resulting in swelling and pain for your pet.
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.
Bad news if you have more than one pet too as ear mites can be passed from one animal to another.
This is especially bad news as an ear mite infection in one animal in a kennel or cattery can spread like wildfire throughout the whole community.
Treat all animals at the same time to ensure you don't get repeated re-infections.
Spaniels are particularly susceptible with their long ears and abundant hair, as are any dogs with similar ears, but every dog and cat can get ear mites.
Ear mite treatments are available over the counter. Clean ears are a must so try PNP Healthy Ears Ear Cleanser for Dogs to get rid of any discharge or dirt in the ear.
It can help prevent ear infections, and is easy to apply with a specially designed nozzle. Use regularly and apply after swimming.
Alternatively try Lambert Kay Ear Rite Insecticidal Ear Wash.
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 is suitable for both dogs and cats and helps to control odor and keep ears dry and therefore more resistant to yeast infections.
ClearQuest also make Ear Wipes - a quick and convenient way to keep your cat or dog's ears clean and healthy.
Formulated with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal components, infections are kept at bay. They come in a convenient container which means clean and easy storage and no waste.
Nature lovers might like Dr Golds Extra Gentle Ear Therapy for dogs and cats to cleanse their pet's ears.
Because it's made with tea tree oil and witch hazel, you can rest assured you are cleaning your pet's ear with a product that contains natural ingredients.
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.
If the situation has gotten really bad and your are struggling to cope with repeated or severe infections you need something with some punch, such as Zymox OTIC Solution with and without Hydrocortisone.
Use once a day for seven days for acute symptoms and double the time for chronic infections.
A mite free pet is a happier pet, thanks to all these sterling products.
So watch out for those warning signs and deal with ear mite and yeast problems fast.
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Author Rebecca Foxton wants to help you bring your pet better health with ear mites treatment options. Check out her health tips for people with dogs and cats and read her advantage flea control article series on Dog Buffs.
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