Mission
Animal Hospital and Ear Mites
Affordable Animal CLinic Granada HIlls INC
Located in the San Fernando Valley, 16907 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Granada Hills Ca, 818-363-8143
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Ear
mites are very small insects that infest the ear canal of dogs and cats.
They are HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS
from pet to pet, and are frequently found in entire litters of puppies and
kittens.
Ear
Mites are spread by DIRECT CONTACT
with an infested animal. They are NOT
contagious to humans.
Common
signs of ear mites include scratching at the ears and/or shaking the head.
A black, dry, crusty material is observed in the ear canals of infested
pets. When examined under the
microscope, ear mites look similar to a small crab.
Ear
mites irritate the ears leading to raw lesions that may then become infected
with bacteria or other germs. Secondary
bacterial infection is very common. If
left untreated, severe ear infections, as well as deafness may occur.
Since
ear mites are infectious to other pets in the household, it is recommended all
pets be treated at the same time to prevent infestation spreading back and
forth.
It
is important that the ears be rechecked on a regular basis until the problem is
totally eradicated to prevent recurrence.
16907 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Granada Hills, Ca. 91344 818-363-8143
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