Dogs that are infected with ear mites, respond by scratching their ears, shaking their heads, etc. The ear canal may appear healthy or there may be a dry, crusty rash. Detection. Clean the ear lightly with a cotton swab dipped in glycerin. Examine the findings for mites under a microscope. The veterinarian can often see […]
Ear mites
In several species of carnivores (dog, cat, fox, ferret, etc.), mites that live in the ear canal can be found. They are called ear mites, Otodectes cynotis, and are up to 1/2 mm long. It feeds by gnawing on the skin in the ear canal. Young mites, perhaps of the spreading stages, can be seen […]