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Dealing with Ear Mites in Your Pet

Image by Gisela Merkuur from Pixabay Dealing with Ear Mites in Your Pet What are Ear Mites? Hey there! So, you might have noticed your pet scratching their ears a lot lately. Well, they could have ear mites! Ear mites are tiny bugs that like to hang out in your pet's ears and cause a lot of itching and discomfort. How to Tell if Your Pet has Ear Mites If your pet is constantly scratching their ears, shaking their head, or if you see dark, crumbly stuff in their ears, they might have ear mites. It's important to take them to the vet to get checked out. Treating Ear Mites Medication Don't worry, ear mites are treatable! Your vet can give you special medication to help get rid of the mites. Make sure to follow the vet's instructions carefully to make sure your pet gets better. Cleaning You might also need to clean your pet's ears to help get rid of the mites. Your vet can show you how to do this safely without hurting your pet. Preventing Ear Mites To prevent ear mite...