{"id":19544,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:44","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-ear-mites-or-an-infection\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:44","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-ear-mites-or-an-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-ear-mites-or-an-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you know if your dog has ear mites or an infection?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-ear-mites-or-an-infection\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_ear_mites_or_an_infection\" title=\"How do you know if your dog has ear mites or an infection?\">How do you know if your dog has ear mites or an infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-ear-mites-or-an-infection\/#How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_itchy_ears\" title=\"How can I soothe my dog&#8217;s itchy ears?\">How can I soothe my dog&#8217;s itchy ears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-ear-mites-or-an-infection\/#What_does_a_dog_ear_mite_infection_look_like\" title=\"What does a dog ear mite infection look like?\">What does a dog ear mite infection look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-ear-mites-or-an-infection\/#How_do_dogs_act_when_they_have_ear_mites\" title=\"How do dogs act when they have ear mites?\">How do dogs act when they have ear mites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-ear-mites-or-an-infection\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_ear_infection_without_going_to_the_vet\" title=\"How can I treat my dog&#8217;s ear infection without going to the vet?\">How can I treat my dog&#8217;s ear infection without going to the vet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_ear_mites_or_an_infection\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog has ear mites or an infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do I know if my dog has ear mites? <b>An ear mite infection will cause your dog&#8217;s ears to itch, which often results in them shaking their head excessively, or scratching at their ears with their paws. Ear mites can also produce wax and irritation, so your pet&#8217;s ears may well look red and inflamed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_soothe_my_dogs_itchy_ears\"><\/span>How can I soothe my dog&#8217;s itchy ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A few dog-friendly home treatments:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Calendula lotion.<\/li>\n<li>Apple cider vinegar (diluted)<\/li>\n<li>Hydrocortisone ointment.<\/li>\n<li>Mullein oil.<\/li>\n<li>Antihistamines.<\/li>\n<p>22-Dec-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_dog_ear_mite_infection_look_like\"><\/span>What does a dog ear mite infection look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Itching: The first sign of an ear mite infestation may be your dog scratching his head. <b>Dark, crumbly reddish-brown discharge: This is often composed of dried blood and will resemble coffee grounds. Wounds, inflammation, and infections: The scratching may lead to cuts and infections in the ear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_act_when_they_have_ear_mites\"><\/span>How do dogs act when they have ear mites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ear mites in dogs cause <b>an intense itch. The most common symptoms of ear mite infection include scratching at the ears, shaking the head, and dark discharge or odor from the ears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_ear_infection_without_going_to_the_vet\"><\/span>How can I treat my dog&#8217;s ear infection without going to the vet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apple cider vinegar works by killing both yeast and bacteria. Use a mixture of 50% organic apple cider vinegar and 50% water, soak a cotton ball and clean your dog&#8217;s ears. If you notice your dog in pain or her ears drying out too much, discontinue use and see your vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you know if your dog has ear mites or an infection?How can I soothe my dog&#8217;s itchy ears?What does a dog ear mite infection look like?How do dogs act when they have ear mites?How can I treat my dog&#8217;s ear infection without going to the vet? 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