Cats
infected with ear mites must be treated because the mites can damage the internal ear causing, pain and infection.
Over time, most
cats with ear mites develop a characteristic dry black ear discharge that resembles coffee grounds.
So if your cat is
diagnosed with ear mites please be certain to have your other cats checked to insure that they are not also infected.
The infestation is spread when an animal
with ear mites comes in direct contact with another cat or dog.
These happen when your cat keeps itching at their ear so much that they rupture blood vessels inside of the ear, most
commonly with ear mites.
For us each one seemed to be for different reasons (two or three
rounds with ear mites) so we follow our vet's instructions.
It is imperative that the product label says «safe for use on cats» if it is to be applied to a
cat with ear mites.
However, not all dogs
affected with ear mites will display symptoms, and this can be the more insidious form of an infestation, one the pet owner has no idea is occurring until it has progressed to a more serious stage, or caused other, secondary problems with the ear.
Pets with ear mites will show obvious discomfort, itching, pawing, and scratching at the ear (which can lead to infection) and frequent head shaking.
If your kitten is shaking her head repeatedly and scratching her ears, she may have become
infested with ear mites.
Surgery will minimize the scarring and deformity, but the earflap will always remain somewhat thickened and irregular — often called a cauliflower ear.In some cases, cats
with ear mites develop secondary ear infections with bacteria or yeast, which will require further treatment.
Kittens with ear mites are likely to scratch at their ears with their hind legs, this is called a pinnal - pedal reflex.
The most telltale sign that your dog may be
infected with ear mites is if you see him constantly scratching around his ears.
If your feline family member enjoys the great outdoors and is likely to come into contact with other
cats with ear mites, then regular use of Revolution will keep these little creatures at bay.
While there are plenty of over-the-counter medications that you can use to successfully treat your pet, if you suspect him of being infected
with ear mites, talk to your veterinarian first.
A: If you are babysitting these cats at your homeit is possible for your pets to be infected
with the ear mites — at leastthe cat and dogs.
If you've got other dogs or cats in your home and one of them turns up
with ear mites, it's best to treat them all.
Secondary infections in dogs
with ear mites are common and generally involve bacteria or yeasts.
If you believe your pet may be infected
with ear mites, seek professional advice from a veterinarian.
If you can see a dark colored substance, usually accompanied by a foul smell, blocking or surrounding the ear canal, it's a strong indication that your pet has been infected
with ear mites.
The black debris commonly seen in the ears of dogs
with ear mites is a combination of dried blood, normal ear wax and discharges from inflammation.
At this point you can wrap it up and call it a job well done or you can take one more step and shake a little ear canker powder in the dog's ears to prevent cankers or infestation
with ear mites.