How can I tell if my dog has ear mites?
Detecting ear mites is easy. Your veterinarian may find the mites by looking in your pets ear with an otoscope or by swabbing the ear and checking for live mites under a microscope. At home, you can place a piece of the dogs ear wax on a piece of paper under a bright light and look for any tiny white specks that appear to be moving. Some indications of a problem: Your dog is shaking his head more often than usual The dog is constantly pawing and scratching his ear, sometimes even yipping while scratching The dog keeps holding his head at an unusual angle (the side that is tilted down is the painful side) A strong, sour, cheesy odor from the ear A heavy, waxy material inside the ear Matted hair inside the ear canal Fleas or ticks can be seenin the ear area Red, or inflamed, skin Inside of the ear is constantly moist How can I prevent and treat ear mites? You cant always prevent ear mites from taking up residence in your pets ears, but you can reduce the risk by keeping your pet away fro
