My chihuahua keeps scratching his ear so much that there's a bald spot. But he only scratches one ear (on the back OUTSIDE not the inside). The other ear is OK.
it couldn't be fleas because he was given flea drops and flea bath.
I heard that if it were ear mites he'd be scratching the inside and that there would be oozing coming out of his ear but neither happens. Plus I have another chihuahua that doesn't scratch her ears..... don't ear mites infest nearby pets also?
So it couldn't be ear mites could it?????
2007-10-13 08:27:15 · 12 answers · asked by Go Baby Baby 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
When our puppy gets ear mites he shakes his head a lot and scratches his ears. There is some stuff at Petsmart called R7. It's the best I've seen.
2007-10-13 08:33:21 · answer #1 · answered by Pearl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Begin treatment by cleaning out your dog’s ears before applying oil or medication. The exudates must be removed or the medication will merely sit on the waxy substance where it is of no benefit. Veterinarians often recommend using white vinegar (also called acetic acid), because it removes dirt and debris and helps restore a healthy chemical balance in the ears. Using a small amount of diluted vinegar (using either a 1:1 ratio or 1 part vinegar to 2 parts of water 1:2 ratio) pour into the ear canal, massage the area, then gently wipe the inside of the ear with a cotton ball. Only clean the area of the ears that you can see. NOTE: It is not a good idea to use vinegar when the ears are sore or ulcerated, as it will sting. This home remedy for ear mites calls for three to six drops of almond oil or olive oil in each ear canal. This will smother the mites and may allow the infection to heal. You will need to continue the oil treatments for three to four weeks, by putting three to six drops of oil into the ear canals each day. Be patient and thorough. Treatments can take up to four weeks because you have to eliminate any eggs that might hatch.
2016-05-22 06:05:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re: Ear mites
Ear mites are small white bugs that are contagious from dog to dog. The only way that you can find out if that is what it is and treat them is to bring him at a vet. The only way that you can rid of them is by putting drops in their ears three times a week for five weeks. We have had people wait weeks to bring their dogs in the clinic for ear mites and the poor dogs have no hair around their entire ear. Do not wait to bring him in. Can you imagine how uncomfortable you would be if you had hundreds of tiny bugs crawling in your ear and you couldn't do anything about it? Ear mites are very contagious from animal to animal, but that doesn't mean that is not what it is or shouldn't still be checked out. It could be a little bit before it shows up in your other dog.
2007-10-13 09:31:26 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could have an ear infection, Chihuahuas have very sensitive and delicate ears, my chihuahua was doing the same thing I took her to the vet and it turns out that she had an infection, take your dog to the vet as soon as you can the medicine they give them is cheap and she will be OK very fast!
2007-10-13 08:35:13 · answer #4 · answered by AleOmar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might have an ear infection and need to be put on antibiotics. When you give him a bath do you accidentally get water in his ears, that can cause him to develope an ear infection do to too much moisture in the ear canal. Good luck with your doggy.
2007-10-13 08:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by LILAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well regardless of whether or not it's ear mites, there is something bothering him. Dogs just don't scratch until they're bald. Take him to your vet.
2007-10-13 08:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by Beag 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a breeder I can tell you that you should go to the vet to have it checked out first before giving your dog any treatment that may harm him.
My guys frequently get ear infections that can be confused with mites.
Be careful, and be sure.
2007-10-13 08:41:52 · answer #7 · answered by dogtrainer7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look deep into her ear to see if there is any blackness. Take a q tip and dab it carefully to see if the black comes off. If it does take her to the vet to get ear drops.
2007-10-13 08:32:11 · answer #8 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are always sniffing about so it could be a number of things. Best bet a quick visit to the vet or animal hospital.
2007-10-13 08:34:05 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He has parasites on the outside of his ear, or perhaps an allergy.
2007-10-13 08:33:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋