Dog sicknesses.
EAR MITES
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Because ear infections are so common, owners
very often attempt to diagnose the
condition themselves and decide
that the cause is bacteria or
yeast. However, the condition may
be caused by ear-mites.
Like all mites, they spread rapidly from dog to dog and if you have more than
one dog in your home you will probably find that all your dogs are suffering
from the same problem. The
treatment of ear mites – usually done best after consulting a Veterinarian, is
quite a lengthy process. It
can take up to three weeks during
which time the prescribed medication is applied
every few days