Ear mites are easily diagnosed by taking an ear swab on the pet and looking at it under the microscope. Ear mites are much more treatable than they used to be, thanks to topical medications like Revolution®. Ear infections can look like ear mites from the outside, but on the inside it is a whole different story.
How can you tell the difference between ear mites and dirty ears?
How to Tell the Difference Between Ear Mites and Ear Wax in CatsWax 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.
How do dogs act when they have ear mites?
Some of the most common symptoms of ear mites in dogs are vigorous head shaking, ear twitching, and scratching. The body hairs on mites irritate your dog's ears as they move about, and these behaviors are your dog's way of trying to scratch the itch.
Can ear mites cause ear infection in dogs?
Ear mites can result in irritation of the ears and secondary ear infections. Dogs will often scratch at their ears which can leave them red and painful.
What does it look like when a dog has an ear infection?
The ears often become red and inflamed and develop an offensive odor. A black or yellowish discharge commonly occurs. In chronic cases the ears may appear crusty or thickened and the ear canals often become narrowed (stenotic) due to the chronic inflammation.
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