WHAT ARE EAR MITES?

Ear Mites (Otodectes cynotis) are parasites of the external ear canal. They infect dogs, cats and sometimes humans as well.

How to recognize Mites? You will see your dog ear canal is extremely inflamed. Below are some symptoms:

• Vigorous head shaking
• One or both ears standing crooked suddenly (on breeds such as German Shepherds, etc.)
• Constant scratching of the ears
• Rubbing head and ears on the ground and furniture
• Red ears or off color ears
• Excessive wax, off color wax (reddish brown, yellow, black specks etc.)
• Inflamed ear

The mites are known to go from the ear canal to other part of your dog and may cause irritation. We have been told by our vet that mites often go to the tail and rump area of your dog. This can be due to the way your dog sleeps, with tail close to his/her head.

So if your vet diagnoses your dog with ear mite, remember to treat his/her tail and rump area as well.

Foul Odor, Not Mites: If your dog has inflamed ears, excessive wax and foul odor it may be due to an ear infection. Please contact his/her vet!

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