What Is A Painless Technique To Treat Ear Mites Without Going To The Vet?

There is an easy way to treat ear mites without having to take your pet to the veterinary office

. Mites can cause a lot of damage to your pet's ears if they are left untreated. Using mineral oil to destroy these mites is a simple process that you can do at home.

When your dog or cat's ears are inflamed, swollen or reddened they probably have mites. These parasites can cause the middle ear to become infected, which will make it hard for your pet to keep its balance. Often, they will not be able to walk or when they try to walk, it will be in continuous circles. Another sign that your pet may have mites is if they are constantly scratching at their ears or continuous shaking their head.

If your cat or dog is showing all these signs that next step is to look in their ear to confirm they have them. If you see black or grey spots inside the ear, they have mites. Mineral oil is the best treatment for getting rid of these parasites.

Mineral oil is good for your pet's ears because it will loosen earwax and the blood and puss that have built up because of the parasites. This will clear the plugged ear and help them regain their balance. The oil also smothers mites. The easiest way to apply the mineral oil is with an eyedropper.

Massage the ear after applying the oil. Gently grab their ear, place your thumb inside the ear and with your other fingers hold the outside of the animal's ear. Rub the inside of the cat or dog's ear to spread the oil. Do not go so deep into the ear that you hurt the inner ear. Let the thumb go down into their ear until you feel the inner ear, make sure the mineral oil has spread into their ear canal.

Once you have completed the massaging process, allow your cat or dog to shake the head discarding the oil and any loose dirt. It is best to try this process outside so your carpet and furniture will not get oil and the loose dirt all over them. If you still see black spots in the ear, wipe them out with a cotton ball. They should be loose enough to come out easily with a gentle wipe. It is better not to use a Q-tip as it may go to deep into the canal causing ear damage.

You can continue this process until you believe the ear mites are gone for good. If you notice after a week of treatments that they are not going away then you should contact your vet to take your dog or cat in for further treatments. The vet may end up giving you a prescription ointment to put in their ear. More than likely, a trip to the vet will not be necessary, as mineral oil is an excellent way to treat ear mites.

by: Wendell Ruben

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