Here’s a close up video clip of an ear mite.
Can you imagine these crawling around in your ear canals???
Yikes….
Otodectes cynotis (ear mites)
Did you know that these mites are most commonly found in the ear canals of cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets; yet they can also be found living on the surface of their skin?
These mites are highly contagious and are transmitted by direct contact with an infested animal. It takes about 3 weeks for a mite to develop from an egg into an adult. Adult mites live for about 2 months in which they continuously reproduce.
Clinical signs of ear mites may include any of the following or a combination of the following:
*scratching at the ears
*head shaking
*dark black waxy debris
*rash or scabs around the ears
*hair loss around the ears
Contact your veterinarian if you feel that your pet may have ear mites. Your pet’s veterinarian can diagnosis these mites and prescribe a product to effectively treat them.
Anyone else have a canine companion that knows that four lettered W word all too well???
Lucy feels like her Mom is asking way too much of her these days…..lol
We just love little Miss Lucy. Thank you for coming to see us today!
#NoWalks4Me #GottaGetCaught1st