skwo2 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 What are the symptoms of having ear mites in dogs? and what can be done to cure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Scratching. Revolution kills and prevents them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwo2 Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Is there any medication or drops that I can given to my dog, Chelsea? Yes, she has been scratching, and the stuff coming out from her ears are brownish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 You need to see the vet- they will possibly examine the 'wax' under a microscope to make sure it IS an earmite infestation then prescribe something to kill them :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwo2 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Is there any medicated ear drops that I can buy over the counter at the pet shop, that may kill ear mites? Does brown 'wax' necessary represents ear mites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Take your dog to the vet, it may or may not have ear mites and you need to find out exactly what's wrong so your dog can receive the appropriate treatment. Please don't mess around with ear problems, if the dog has some form of infection you need to get on top of it quickly. Chronic ear problems in dogs are common, once an infection becomes established it can be extremely difficult to clear up completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Is there any medicated ear drops that I can buy over the counter at the pet shop, that may kill ear mites? Not advisable.... because Does brown 'wax' necessary represents ear mites? NO There could be several things happening- and unless you are very familiar with your dog, its anatomy and all the causes of ear pain/scratching, etc.. head to the vet to find out for certain! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwo2 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 I have taken Chelsea to the vet 3-4 months ago, at that time, the vet checked, and nothing was found. Chelsea has always been scratching around the back of her neck, the vet hasn't got any idea what may have caused. We also had a dust mites allergy testing, but it wasn't the cause. Any other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 did the vet look at the wax under the microscope? If not get them checked to see what is the right thing to use. Do not trust a vet that just hands you tubes of creams and washes without looking under a microscope first. scratching can also be mildly habitual particularly if there is not outward sign. She could also have a sore disc in her neck and dogs can scratch if there is mild pain as well. if her skin is good and the diet is good then I would start thinking of visiting the chiro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJB Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) It could be a fungal/yeast ear infection. Get it checked so you know what your treating. Edited April 22, 2009 by vjb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Diet causing yeast infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwo2 Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Chelsea eats raw meat, either lamb or chicken, and cooked fish, and some vegetables, so I don't think it can be related to the diet. She scratches quite badly, sometimes till it bleeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Chelsea eats raw meat, either lamb or chicken, and cooked fish, and some vegetables, so I don't think it can be related to the diet.She scratches quite badly, sometimes till it bleeds. Do you use a spot treatment on her neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaz Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Chelsea eats raw meat, either lamb or chicken, and cooked fish, and some vegetables, so I don't think it can be related to the diet.She scratches quite badly, sometimes till it bleeds. It is proabbly best to assume the new ear problem is not related to the old problem, go to the Vets again, even a different Vet for another opinion. My girl had an ear infection and the drops the Vet gave me worked well, later she had an allergy problem which was not related. Dont assume BARF means not a cause, as I have Staffy's Ive had numerous Vets tell me not to feed my girls raw meat because it can cause allergy's. I still do feed them a mixture of BARF and kibble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I would suggest a new vet!! Do you use a spot treatment on her neck? This is a very good point! if you are using a flea treatment which you put onto the back of her neck- this may be causing her problem ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomas Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Chelsea eats raw meat, either lamb or chicken, and cooked fish, and some vegetables, so I don't think it can be related to the diet.She scratches quite badly, sometimes till it bleeds. Could still be yeast,was she ever on antibiotics,maybe her gut flora never came back to normal. Yeast causes itching by leaking out of the gut and working it's way out through the skin. Common sites are around the muzzle,eyes,ears and inside them. Paws,back of the neck and armpits. I have one allergic dog,so bad though he is on raw I cannot feed vegetables at all,sugar content. Tomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwo2 Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 The vet has put a microscope (not sure if that's how you call it, it is a ear checking tool, with a lens to magnify) into Chelsea's ear to have a look, he said it is ok. Is it necessary for the vet to actually swipe out the wax, and put it under the microscope to see if there is ear mite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The otoscope will see if there is a heavy infestation of mites... and will also show any areas of inflammation/infection, etc :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomas Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 What are the symptoms of having ear mites in dogs? and what can be done to cure? Here is an ear cleaning regime that NEVER fails to work if I have ear issues,allergies,mites,yeast whatever it fixes it all! http://www.tep-for-pets.com/acatalog/info_40.html Tomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glendabenda Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Is there any discharge from the ear? eg brown guk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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