Does anyone know if ear mites are contagious?
2006-12-08 16:44:53 · 12 answers · asked by Fearless 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
By the way, she died because we had to put her down because she had LOTS of other problems. She was very old too.
2006-12-09 08:29:15 · update #1
it's a rabbit.
2006-12-09 08:30:39 · update #2
YES! I just got back from the vet with my cat. This was his third time in two months for ear problems. Today they finally spotted the mites and gave him treatment. Now I have to take the other cats to be treated. Mites can also spread to people.
2006-12-09 07:21:07 · answer #1 · answered by Mountaineer99 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes ear mites are contegious. If you have a pet that has ear ites keep it away from the pets and buy medicine to cure them or take them to the vet emmediatly. If you want more specific answeres without having to pay the vet bill go to www.ask.com and type in for the search and type in are ear mites conteagous? I did this because my animal had ear mites and I went to this website and it gives you everything you will need to know about ear mites. I hope I helped with yor ear mite's problem and hope you can get rid of them fast and soon. Happy Holidays!
2006-12-08 18:50:57 · answer #2 · answered by PRIVATE! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definately they are contagious. If one animal has them, the others will too. Please get some meds to clear them up. Panalog is the best for ear mites. Unfortunately, it can only be gotten from a vet. It used to be over the counter, but the vets tightened up the market on it, and it's no longer available OTC.
2006-12-08 22:45:38 · answer #3 · answered by a10cowgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes very contagious to other mamals but not to people. If left untreated, an animal can go deaf because they cause chronic infection in the ear canal. Check out the link below for more info.
Most of the time it's easy to cure but on rare occasions, it can be very difficult to cure. Good Luck!
2006-12-08 20:58:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, they are contagious... especially to other furry animals... if one has them, try to keep him away from the other animals, and off of carpets, bedding, sheets, toys etc... you can even get his ear mites, so get ear mite drops asap, or try flushing with alcohol or water and peroxide (dilute 1 to 5 parts peroxide to water). if the pet can get to couches, soft chairs, etc, spray with an anti-microbial spray like the febreeze antimicrobial spray. Contact your vet if they've had them for more than a few days after treatment, because it can be more serious.... if left long enuff, they can cause hearing damage to the pet, and NOONE wants that.... good luck!!!
2006-12-08 16:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by Leasha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe they are, but it drives the poor animal crazy.
I would take it to the vet, or rush to get mite drops. Put them in all your pets ears just in case.
It can only help
2006-12-08 16:47:23 · answer #6 · answered by ml_fiore_2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if your horse is around other horses lts likely they will get them because ear mites are insects just like louse/lice so you should treat all your horses for ear mites
2006-12-09 02:52:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about contagious to people but, I think they multiply and get worse.
2006-12-08 16:51:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can and usually will travel from pet to pet. i've never heard of a human getting them though.
2006-12-08 20:25:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont believe so. but ask a doctor to be 100% sure
2006-12-08 18:28:07 · answer #10 · answered by candy cane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋