From the article: Ear Mites
Ear mites are tiny parasites that live out their life cycle mostly inside the ear canal. They are quite common, and can cause severe irritation and itchiness of the ears. The most common ear mite of cats and dogs is Otodectes cynotis, and therefore an infestation with ear mites is sometimes called "otodectic mange."
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itching relief and easy cleaning
- I used a q-tip dipped in olive oil and it really loosened up the black wax. He doesn't scratch anymore. I will reapply in a few more days if he scratches anymore.
- —Guest linda o.
ear mites in kitten
- The ears appeared to be black inside instead of a nice pretty pink.
- —Guest Heidi
Wrinkled ear
- My cat suffered from this condition. Although we had his ear drained twice, it appears the ear is permanently wrinkled. Will the ear ever go back to normal? EDITOR'S NOTE: if the ear flap was damaged (post hematoma swelling), the wrinkling is from scar tissue and will remain that way. MORE INFO: http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/diseasesconditionsfaqs/f/ear_hematoma.htm
- —Guest George
Safer Ear Mite Treatment
- I successfully treated my kitten's ear mites with vitamin E. Twice a day I squeezed the oil from a capsule into each ear (4 capsules per day) till she had stopped scratching and then for another week in case any mites would be hatching. I massaged the oil into her ear for several seconds then she'd shake her head. The mites did not return.
- —Guest Amanda S.
