Simple Home Remedies & Steps to Remove Dog Ear Mites

Ear mites are a common parasitic pest that not only cause severe itching in dogs' ears but can also be transmitted to other animals. If left untreated, ear mites can lead to more serious issues such as otitis externa, otitis media, and aural hematoma. So, how can you effectively remove ear mites from your dog's ears? Today, we're going to walk you through simple, athome methods and detailed steps to tackle this issue.

What Are Ear Mites?

Ear mites are parasites that primarily reside in a pet's ear canals, surviving by feeding on the host's ear tissue fluid and blood. They reproduce at a rapid pace.

When a dog is infected with ear mites, they typically exhibit the following symptoms:

Severe itching in the ears, leading to frequent scratching, head shaking, and attempts to alleviate the itching.

Due to excessive friction, the dog's ears may show signs of hair loss and aural hematomas.

The ears may produce a large amount of brown or black waxy discharge, resembling coffee grounds.

In severe cases, the ears can become red, swollen, and inflamed.

How to Remove Ear Mites at Home?

1. Cleaning the Ear Canal

 (1) Gather ear powder (for dogs with ear hair), ear cleaning solution, hemostats, medical cotton balls, and tweezers.

 (2) Cleaning Steps

 ① Removing Ear Hair

    a. Secure the dog and gently soothe it by petting its head. Then, flip the ear over.

    b. Pour a small amount of ear powder into the ear and rub for 12 minutes.

    c. Use hemostats to first pull out the ear hair on the outer ear, then the deeper hair, taking care not to pull out too much at once.

    d. After removing all the hair, use tweezers to hold a medical cotton ball and clean the ear thoroughly.

    ② Washing the Ear

    If the dog does not have ear hair, proceed with the following steps:

    a. Gently massage the base of the ear for 12 minutes with a small amount of ear cleaning solution.

    b. Release the dog's head and let it shake out the cleaning solution and earwax.

    c. Use tweezers to hold a cotton ball and wipe the ear clean.

2. Applying Medication

After thorough cleaning, let the ears dry completely and apply a small amount of Xin'er Ning (a compound nystatin ointment). This ointment can locally kill mites and has antiitch and antibacterial effects, effectively preventing secondary bacterial infections.

The frequency of ear cleaning and medication should be once a day, for a continuous week. Then, adjust the frequency based on the earwax production rate, generally recommended to be once or twice a week, continuing for 21 to 28 days.

3. Regular Deworming

While there are many deworming medications available that can kill ear mites, considering the deworming spectrum and the specific physical condition of Collies, it is recommended to choose Dipai (pyriproxyfen moxidectin suspension) for deworming once a month.

This deworming medication has a wide deworming spectrum, capable of killing not only ear mites but also mange mites, demodex mites, fleas, lice, tapeworms, roundworms, hookworms, and 12 other types of internal and external parasites. Collies can use this medication with confidence.

Three: Daily Preventive Measures

• Keep the pet's living environment clean and regularly wash pet beds and toys.

• If there are multiple pets in the household, all should be treated if one becomes infected to prevent crossinfection.

• Regularly inspect your dog's ears for any abnormal discharge or symptoms, especially in breeds with long or droopy ears.

With consistent medication, your dog should recover quickly. Remember, the growth cycle of ear mites is 21 to 28 days, so do not stop the medication prematurely as this can easily lead to recurrence.