EAR MITES

YGD ( BUNNY BUSTER) · Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:50 am

I NOTICED MY FEMALE SHAKING HER HEAD TWICE YESTERDAY WHILE EATING, I'M AFRAID SHE MAY BE GETTING MITES. AWHILE BACK SOME ONE SENT IN A HOME REMEDY FOR THIS. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER WHAT IT WAS ???? WHAT ARE YOU USEING ???? ALL REPLYS ARE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.
BUNNYBUSTER

Cannon Hollow Hounds · Fri Sep 24, 2004 5:26 pm

My vet recomended a mix of 3 parts alcahol to 1 part vinegar.Sqirt some in ears,masage ears gently for a bit then I use a piece of gauze to wipe them out. Hope this helps. Good luck. CHH

Doc S · Post by **Doc S** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 8:02 pm

CHH,
The white vinegar/alcohol combo makes a good general purpose ear cleaner/acidifier, but won't kill mites. It is "extra-label" usage, but I like 1/10th of a cc of ivermectin in each ear 1X per week for 3 weeks for ear mites. That is assuming negative heartworm status of course. Remember...every goopey, itchy ear is not ear mites.
Doc S

YGD ( BUNNY BUSTER) · Post by **YGD ( BUNNY BUSTER)** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 8:42 pm

THANK YOU DOC & WELCOME BACK. YOU WERE MISSED
BUNNYBUSTER

YGD ( BUNNY BUSTER) · Post by **YGD ( BUNNY BUSTER)** » Fri Sep 24, 2004 8:42 pm

THANK YOU DOC & WELCOME BACK. YOU WERE MISSED

BUNNYBUSTER

Cannon Hollow Hounds · Fri Sep 24, 2004 8:49 pm

Thanks for the heads up Doc.What are other things that cause goopy itchy ears?... Good to see ya back around. CHH

Doc S · Post by **Doc S** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 6:33 am

Thank y'all...
Goopey ears rule-outs:
-mites
-allergies
-fungal infection
-bacterial infection
-foreign bodies(weed seeds, etc)
-"other"
Ears can be a real pain inthe tail! You would be amazed at the work it takes to diagnose and treat ear conditions sometimes.
Doc S

samlyn0001 · Post by **samlyn0001** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 7:18 am

Great to have you back Doc S! We sure did miss ya.

I took a hound for a check up yesterday, and they did an ear smear. Positive for mites. Did the .10 Ivomec in each ear. My question is :
If you use Ivomec once a month for heartworm preventative. Do you still give it to them orally while treating for the mites?

Thanks for your time, I know you are busy.
Lyn R.

Doc S · Post by **Doc S** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 7:43 pm

Should actually be okay to do both at the same time, though I wouldn't. Do your HW preventative dose one week, and then do the ivermectin in the ears for the ear mites weeks 2,3, and 4.
Doc S

samlyn0001 · Post by **samlyn0001** » Sat Sep 25, 2004 8:29 pm

Thanks for the fast reply. I sure do appreciate it.
Take care
Lyn R.

chris p · Post by **chris p** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:40 am