What are the symptoms of ear mite infestation in dogs?
Not all dogs will display symptoms of ear mites but often they will scratch at their ears & or shake their heads. Other symptoms may include reddish/brown discharge in the ear, bleeding from the ear, coffee-grounds like appearance in the ear, scratch marks, odour. There may be damage to the ear if the infection has been present for a length of time. Damage to the ear could include a thickening of the skin or infection which is caused by the dog damaging the skin by scratching, and bacteria entering these wounds. How do dogs become infected with ear mites? Ear mites are extremely contagious & are passed from dog to dog, or dog to dog. How are ear mites diagnosed? Often a veterinarian can diagnose ear mites by direct examination of the dog’s ears with a magnifying glass. Your veterinarian may also diagnose ear mites by microscopic examination of material removed from your dog’s ear. What are the treatments for ear mites? Treatment depends on how severe the problem is. Removal of the exud
