Ear mites are a common cause of ear disease and infection, although other ear conditions may cause similar clinical signs. They are the second most common ectoparasite (external parasite) found on pets; the most common is the flea.
Infestations are a very common problem in puppies and kittens, although pets of any age can be affected. Clinical signs of infestation vary in severity from one pet to another, and may include combinations of:
Ear irritation, leading to scratching at the ears or head shaking.
A dark waxy or crusty discharge from the ear.
Areas of hair loss resulting from self-trauma caused by the dog’s scratching or excessive grooming.
A crusted rash around or in the ear.
An aural hematoma (a large blood blister on the ear, caused by rupture of small blood vessels between the skin and cartilage); this occurs due to the dog scratching at their ears.
Skin lesions most frequently affect the ear and surrounding skin but occasionally other areas of the body may be affected.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ear-mites-otodectes-in-cats-and-dogs
What causes demodectic mange?
Demodectic mange is caused by a parasitic mite (Demodex canis or Demodex injal) that lives in the hair follicles of dogs. Under the microscope, this mite is shaped like a cigar with eight legs. Demodectic mange, sometimes just called ‘Demodex’ or ‘red mange’, is the most common form of mange in dogs.
All normal dogs (and many humans) have a few of these mites on their skin. As long as the body's immune system is functioning properly, these mites cause no harm. Demodectic mange most often occurs when a dog has an immature immune system, allowing the number of skin mites to increase rapidly. This disease occurs primarily in dogs less than 12 to 18 months of age. As the dog matures, its immune system also matures
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/mange-demodectic-in-dogs
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The ear mite, Otodectes cynotis, is a surface mite that lives on cats, dogs, rabbits, and ferrets. It is usually found in the ear canal but it can also live on the skin surface. Ear mites are highly contagious, and animals become infested by direct contact with another infested animal. The mite is barely visible to the naked eye and may be seen as a white speck moving against a dark background.
What are the clinical signs of ear mites?
Ear mites are a common cause of ear disease and infection, although other ear conditions may cause similar clinical signs. They are the second most common ectoparasite (external parasite) found on pets; the most common is the flea.
Infestations are a very common problem in puppies and kittens, although pets of any age can be affected. Clinical signs of infestation vary in severity from one pet to another, and may include combinations of:
Ear irritation, leading to scratching at the ears or head shaking.A dark waxy or crusty discharge from the ear.Areas of hair loss resulting from self-trauma caused by the dog’s scratching or excessive grooming.A crusted rash around or in the ear.An aural hematoma (a large blood blister on the ear, caused by rupture of small blood vessels between the skin and cartilage); this occurs due to the dog scratching at their ears.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ear-mites-otodectes-in-cats-and-dogs
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