{"id":52,"date":"2022-04-05T11:24:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T15:24:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caringpawsanimalhospital.com\/blog\/?p=52"},"modified":"2022-04-05T11:25:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T15:25:00","slug":"pardon-me-can-you-pass-the-ear-wax-ear-mites-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caringpawsanimalhospital.com\/blog\/pardon-me-can-you-pass-the-ear-wax-ear-mites-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Pardon Me, Can You Pass the Ear Wax? Ear Mites in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When it comes to things in veterinary medicine that give us the creepy crawlies at Caring Paws Animal Hospital<\/a>, the ear mite may just be near the top of our list. Keep reading to learn more about what these nasty little buggers are and how we treat ear mites in pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Otodectes and Your Pet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ear mites<\/a> are tiny creatures that are barely visible to the naked eye. Most common in cats, the species we most often see in veterinary medicine is Otodectes cyanotis<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Otodectes mites live in the ear canals, feasting on ear wax and producing a dark brown-to-black crumbly waste similar to coffee grounds in appearance. They can cause inflammation and redness and are often quite itchy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ear mites are contracted from close contact with other affected animals. The mites simply crawl from one ear to the next! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We most often diagnose ear mites in pets that have been outdoors or in very close contact with other animals. Dogs can also contract ear mites, but it is much less common than in cats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do You Suspect an Ear Problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most pet owners are pretty quick to notice when ear problems begin. With some careful observation, our animals often are quick to let us know that there is trouble. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your pet may tell you that he or she is having ear discomfort by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n