How to Get Rid Of Ear Mites in Pets
Ear mites could be the reason why your pet is acting so mad and scratching his ear so aggressively. These microscopic parasite like creatures infiltrate the ears of pets like dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs. They feed on the ear secretions and the tissue fluid of these pets. These mites are a source of extreme discomfort and drive your pet totally mad. They cause itching and inflammation and since they are in a sensitive part like the ear, they can even cause hearing loss in extreme cases. Any pet owner who has noticed his pet shaking and scratching his head frequently should inspect for ear mites and treat them immediately to relieve the poor animal.
Instructions
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Inspect the ear. If it is infected with ear mites, it will appear red, inflamed and possibly has pus and blood deposit. Before you move on to any medication, it is important to clean the ear first so that the treatment is effective. Pour a drop of olive oil in each ear to soften up the deposits and then use a moistened cotton ball to clean it. You can also use vegetable oil for the same purpose. Use a syringe to insert the oil.
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Make a mixture of 1/2 ounce almond oil and 400IUs Vitamin E. Warm the mixture. Massage it into the pet's ears. The oil will suffocate any ear mites present. The vitamin will heal the scratches made by the pet in attempts to clean his ear. Remove the excess mixture from the ear using cotton. Keep this treatment on for a week.
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One more natural remedy that you can use is Yellow dock root extract. Take nine drops of it and mix into one tablespoon of water. Use a syringe or eye dropper to pour it into the ear. Massage the mixture well into the ear. Clear off the excess with cotton and repeat the treatment after three days.
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These home remedies are useful only when your pet has not developed the infection. If these do not seem to help, it is better to take the pet to the vet for a detailed examination and medicine recommendations. During and after the treatment, it is necessary to keep not only the ears of the pet clean but also the whole body as mites can transfer to other parts easily.
