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How do you remove ear mites from a dog?

Updated: 10/9/2023
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Your vetrinarian can provide you with a lotion that can be swabbed into the ears that will kill the mite infestation. Daily treatments will clear up the problme in about a week or two.

Or if you prefer a natural way of ridding your dog of ear mites, you can use olive oil in the ears to suffocate the mites. This will take persistance and at least a week of treatment.

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Your vet can give you a medication to swab in the cat's ears. It requires daily treatments for a week or two, but will clear up the mites.

(Your cat will probably not be happy about the treatments, but it is for its own good) :)

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Sometimes prescription medications can do more harm than good. Also, pregnant or nursing animals as well as those with cancer or other health conditions may not tolerate pharmaceuticals either. Natural remedies for ear mites can and do work but one must take care in what they use as all formulas are not created equal.

Even the remedy using vinegar can bring on some pain if the ears have any scratches or open sores it will sting and burn, the animal will cry.

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When it comes to getting rid of ear mites in pets, one remedy that works safely and effectively for ALL animals is available without prescription and contains no harsh chemicals or pesticides. It is all natural and helps also in healing open sores on the ears. It's called Dr Dogs Ear Oil and you can learn more about it through the page link, further down this page, listed under Sources and Related Links. The formula helps most ear problems in animals, even helps with common ear yeast infection as it contains natural antibiotic. In my opinion, it is a good veterinary ear medicine for bad ears and inexpensive to use too.

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Your vetrinarian can provide you with a lotion that can be swabbed into the ears that will kill the mite infestation. Daily treatments will clear up the problme in about aweek or two.

Or if you prefer a natural way of ridding your rabbit of ear mites, you can use olive oil in the ears to suffocate the mites. This will take persistance and at least a week of treatment.

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  1. Step 1

    Confirm with your veterinarian that your pet has ear mites.

  2. Step 2

    Use a small dropper with lukewarm mineral oil to lightly coat the inside of the ear. After several hours, the waxy buildup should soften so that you can clean out the ear with a cotton ball.

  3. Step 3

    Ask your veterinarian about prescription insecticide or use an over-the-counter brand - these are fine for most cases. Use the product as directed.

  4. Step 4

    Be patient and thorough. Treatments can take up to four weeks - enough time to eliminate any eggs that might hatch.

  5. Step 5

    Give your pet mild flea baths during the treatment period to squelch any wayward mites.

  6. Step 6

    Consult with your vet about more aggressive medication for a particularly stubborn case.

  7. Step 7

    Treat all the animals in the household at the same time because the mites will relocate to new hosts.

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16y ago

Your dog should be checked for ear mites by your vet each year when the dog has their physical. I always use baby cotton swabs and use a herbal solution to keep my dog's and cat's ears free and clear of mites.

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You can get rid of earwigs by using diatomaceous earth.

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you put a little mineral oil on the tip of a paper towel and that clean's them out

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