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Dog Ear Mites & Solutions To Care For Pets Ears. |
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Written by Rebecca Foxton
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Sunday, 13 July 2008 |
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Ear mite infections are a big problem for both cats and dogs. If you watch your cat or dog and notice some changes in behavior it could be that your pet has ear mite problems.
by RebeccaFoxton
Ear mite infections are a big problem for both cats and dogs. If you watch your cat or dog and notice some changes in behavior it could be that your pet has ear mite problems.
Symptoms of an ear mite infestation include shaking of the head vigorously, repeated scratching of the ears, some brown colored discharge, possibly some malodor and apparent pain when the ears are touched.
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.
Yeast and bacterial infections are in store for your pet if you don't take action against an ear mite problem.
And if that doesn't scare you, maybe the fact your pet will lose his hearing and will need a costly operation will.
One ear mite infection will lead to another if you have multiple pets, as they transfer from one host to another.
Remember this if your pet is in contact with others, for example at playtime, in a kennel or if there are multiple pets in your family.
The best advice is to treat the whole group for ear mites simultaneously.
Although both dogs and cats may contract ear mites, you should take special car if you are the proud owner of a spaniel as their glorious long haired long ears are especially attractive to ear mites.
Ear mites can be dispatched easily and quickly. The first issue to to keep the ears clean - this is where products such as PNP Healthy Ears Ear Cleanser for Dogs can help, as its gentle cleaning properties will remove debris, wax and dust from the animal's ears.
Ideal for post-swimming, and mild enough for regular use, this Cleanser comes with a special nozzle, making it clean and easy to use.
Another ear cleaner option is 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 will get rid of any odor problems and will keep ears dry, leading to fewer yeast-type infections.
Ear wipes from ClearQuest make quick work of keeping your pet's ears 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.
Made with Tea tree oil and witch hazel, natural disinfectants and astringents, odor problems will be resolved and the ears will be kept clean and dry and safe from yeast infections.
Gimborn R-7M Ear Mite Treatment for Pets is a good choice for severe problems.
With a natural substance that kills mites, it will speedily resolve your pet's mite problems. This product comes strongly recommended from breeder and people who show dogs.
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.
Seven days dosage at once a day should resolve severe inflammation, and fourteen days for chronic conditions where the animal is persistently infected.
As you see there are plenty of products available to keep your pet's ears clean and mite free.
Keep your eyes open for the first signs of ear mites and deal with the infection before it becomes a problem.
About the Author:
Author Rebecca Foxton can help you give your pet better health with ear mites treatment options. Check out her health tips for pet owners, and visit her advantage flea control articles on Dog Buffs. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 July 2008 )
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