Ear Mites in Dogs AU

Oh no! What can I treat dog ear mites? What's the best dog ear mites treatment?

Luckily, ear mites of dogs an be treated with any of the spot-on preparations available from veterinary surgeries or from online pet supplies stores.

Treatment should be repeated after one month, to catch the next generation of mites that will have hatched by then. Relief, in terms of the cat or dog no longer scratching at his or her ears, will be noticeable within a few hours. However, it may take topical antibiotics and several weeks to clear infected external wounds caused by scratching on the exterior surfaces of dog ears so consult your vet if ear mites persist.

Types of Ear Mites in Cats and Dogs

There are two types of ear mites that commonly cause ear infections in  dogs in Australia.  These are Notoedres and Otodectes.   They can be found in the body and sometimes in the ear.  A third type of mite, demodex, can sometimes cause a skin infection on the head and around the ears, but it does not actually cause an infection inside the ear canal.  

How Dogs get Ear Mites

Ear mites are easily transmitted from one dog to another, but they are most commonly found in younger dogs.  They are particularly common in abandoned puppies in pet shelters.  Older dogs tend to be more resistant to ear mites, though it is still possible for them to get them.  If the ear mites happen to infect a human ear, they die within a couple weeks because humans are not hosts of these mites.
 
Recognizing an Ear Mite Infestation

Recognizing an ear mite infestation in your dog is usually quite easy.  Generally, a dog ear mite infestation will result in dry, black discharge from the ear that looks similar to coffee grounds.  This discharge is made of blood, earwax, inflammatory biochemicals, and the ear mites themselves.  The discharge can also have an unpleasant odour.
 
Treating Ear Mites on Dogs in Australia

Painful and troublesome ear infections can result if your pet’s ear mites are left untreated.  In addition, skin diseases can also occur.  Therefore, it is important to use a product such as Ilium Ear Drops to help kill off the mites.  Be sure to follow the directions carefully and to administer the drops for the recommended duration.  Otherwise, the life cycle of the ear mites may not be adequately halted.  As a result, the ear mite problem will return and you will have to begin the process over again. Ear mite on dogs can be easily control with Revolution and Advocate.