Black ear wax & ear mites

JES · Post by **JES** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 9:57 pm

Is there any fix for this or is vet the best option.

pete young · Post by **pete young** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 11:07 pm

My Vet has told me give them a shot of ivomec under the skin. Use about .15 cc/10 lbs the dog weighs. about 1/3 of a cc will take care of most adult beagles. It will take care of ear mites, mange mites, fleas and also prevent heart worms. It is a very small dose, but it works. Clean the ears a few times with a little alcohol and a q-tip before and after you give the shot. That should take care of it. If you do not have your dogs on heart worm prevention, you should not use ivomec. Get them tested for heartworms 1st.

chris p · Post by **chris p** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 7:42 am

go to beagle health section on ear mites i pulled it back to front for you doc s the vet telly you how to get rid of them

Kansas Mike · Post by **Kansas Mike** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 6:15 pm

You can get everything you need to get rid of ear mites at your local farm supply store for a lot less than a vet visit. There are numerous companies that make ear mite treatment. I use Happy Jack Mitex. It works great. I use a ear cleaner solution before the first treatment, and then treat with the ear mite drops once a day for ten days.