Although there are many types of ear mites that may take refuge in the warm tunnels of your dog’s ears, Otodectes Cynotis takes the spot as the top invader. That’s because this species is the reason behind a large number of the ear mite infections that occur in dogs and cats. Meanwhile, your cats can be infected by Notoedres, though it’s less likely that their ears be targeted specifically. Now that you know what they are, you can learn where they come from and if you should be worried about yourself.
For starters, ear mites like the species Otodectes Cynotis are usually contracted by animals from outdoor environments, unhygienic places and cramped areas where many animals are placed together, like in shelters.
Surprisingly, an ear mite infection in a dog is the same as a cat because it can spread from one species to another. These little critters have a body shape that’s similar to spiders in a way that they have eight legs but are very small and can barely be seen without the help of glasses. Moreover, it’s not just the warm and moist environment in your pet’s ears that ear mites find welcoming, but the wax and oils that they can feed on as well.
You can easily tell whether your pet is suffering from an ear mite infection by observing his or her behavior. It’s known that ear mites cause intense irritation in the ear canal of the host animal so if you notice your pet itching their ears continuously, it’s a sign that you should take them to the vet.
On the other hand, you can also examine your pet up close by looking at its’ ears and around them. If you can notice signs of an ear infection like swelling and an unusual odor coming out from your pet’s ears, it’s highly likely that it’s caused by ear mites because over half of all ear infections are.
If your pet is acting strange and you think it could be ear mites then check for signs and symptoms of an ear infection first before taking him/her to the vet. In the case that your pet tests positive for ear mites, it’s crucial that you get your other pets checked as well because it’s very easy for ear mites to be transmitted from one to another.
You can rest assured that you’re at no risk of contracting an ear mite, and even if one is transferred to you it won’t last very long because of how your ear environment is different. A good way of keeping the risk of an ear mite infection at bay is to regularly clean your pet's ears using a reliable pet ear flush. This way your pet can stay happy, and you won’t need to take expensive trips to the vet.
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