How to Prevent Ear Mites in Dogs Keep your dog away from other animals that have ear mites. Regularly wash bedding and toys in hot water. Give washed bedding a turn in a tumble dryer to get rid of any pesky mites that might be hanging around.
How do I prevent ear mites in my home?
One of the best ways to avoid getting ear mites is to keep a close eye on your family pets. Recognizing the first signs of an ear mite infection in animals can protect you and others in the household. Although human transmission is rare, it's still possible.
Where do ear mites come from?
Ear mites are contracted from the environment in which your pet lives or visits. Often, they attach to your furbaby when she passes through heavily grassed or wooded areas, clinging onto her when she brushes past.
Do ear mites live in bedding?
Ear mites can survive in carpet and pet bedding and will lay eggs on these surfaces. Part of an effective ear mite treatment for your pet is ridding the carpeting and bedding of any remaining pests.
How ear mites are transmitted?
These parasites are NOT CONTAGIOUS to people, but they are HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS in pets. Ear mites are spread mostly by direct contact with another pet and/or animal that has ear mites. They are especially common in young animals.
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