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Do ear mites look like dirt?

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If you examine the discharge under a microscope or magnifying glass, you may see tiny white specks moving about in the debris. These are live ear mites. They are very hard to see and also may not appear in the discharge sample you look at, that's why you'll always want your vet to confirm a diagnosis. 2 дек. 2021 г.


Is it dirt or ear mites?

Wax in both normal cats and cats infected with mites is brown. The normal type of wax is a lighter brown color and does not give off an odor. The wax in a cat with ear mites is darker brown or black and is described as looking like coffee grounds. It also will smell bad.

What to ear mites look like?

Ear mites are incredibly small, which can make them difficult to spot. However, if you gently clean your pet's ears with a soft cloth and check the residue that appears, you may be able to spot them. They look like tiny white dots, no bigger than a period on the end of a sentence.

What is the brown stuff from ear mites?

Mites also stimulate the wax producing glands inside the ear canal. The result is a black, crusty build-up in the ears that resembles coffee grounds. This discharge is made of blood, wax, debris, and mites themselves. In some cases, this crust can thicken enough to block the ear canal.

Does my dog have ear mites or dirty ears?

The wax in dogs with ear mites is usually darker brown or black, resembles coffee grounds and can give off a foul odor. If you spot ear wax and the ears are also reddened and inflamed, your dog may have ear mites — especially if he's scratching his ears and shaking his head.

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