Ear Mites affect both dogs and cats, and Zymox Ear Drops is the best remedy.
If you watch your cat or dog and notice some changes in behavior it could be that your pet has ear mite problems.
If your pet starts shaking his head violently or won't stop scratching at his ears, even to the point where he is crying out because it is painful, you are probably dealing with ear mites.
So who are these tiny pests, the ear mites? They are minute parasites that live in the lining of the ear canal.
They penetrate the skin to feed on the blood supply, resulting in swelling and pain for your pet.
Left undetected or untreated you are probably looking at more problems, with opportunistic yeast infections, bacterial strains, sores and painful scabs to contend with.
And if that doesn't scare you, maybe the fact your pet will lose his hearing and will need a costly operation will.
Bad news if you have more than one pet too as ear mites can be passed from one animal to another.
Ear mite infections are a particular problem in places where there are large numbers of animals, such as pounds, boarding kennels and breeders.
Treat all animals at the same time to ensure you don't get repeated re-infections.
Although both dogs and cats may contract ear mites, you should take special car if you are the proud owner of a spaniel as their glorious long haired long ears are especially attractive to ear mites.
Ear mites can be dispatched easily and quickly. The first issue to to keep the ears clean - this is where products such as PNP Healthy Ears Ear Cleanser for Dogs can help, as its gentle cleaning properties will remove debris, wax and dust from the animal's ears.
Clean ears are less susceptible to infection and the specially designed applicator makes this product simple to apply. You can use it on an ongoing basis and it is especially recommended for after swims.
Lambert Kay Ear Rite Insecticidal Ear Wash is another great ear cleaner product in the battle against ear mite infections.
It helps clean the external ear surfaces, preventing infection. If you want to keep your pet's ears dry, try ClearQuest Ear Powder.
Designed for cats and dogs equally, the dry powder neutralises odor and maintains a non damp environment, thus avoiding years problems.
If you are looking for a clean and easy way to do the job of keeping your pet's ears clean, consider ClearQuest Ear Wipes.
Formulated with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal components, infections are kept at bay. They come in a convenient container which means clean and easy storage and no waste.
Dr Golds Extra Gentle Ear Therapy for dogs and cats is another option to clean your pet's ears quickly, cleanly and effectively.
Because it's made with tea tree oil and witch hazel, you can rest assured you are cleaning your pet's ear with a product that contains natural ingredients.
If you want to bring in something stronger, reach for Otic Drops.
It contains a natural miticide that will dispatch ear mites and ticks promptly leaving your pet pain and infection free. Popular among breeders and showers.
When the going gets tough and your poor animal is beset by repeated ear mite problems, or has a particularly heavy case of ear mite infection, Otic HC is called for.
Use once a day for seven days for acute symptoms and double the time for chronic infections.
Use Zymox Drops to keep your pet's ears clean and mite free.
Keep your eyes open for the first signs of ear mites and deal with the infection before it becomes a problem.