http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/ear_mites3.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/ear_mites3.rss Home Remedies to Cure Ear Mites in Cats and Dogs on Earth Clinic, Your Source for Natural Cures! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:06:51 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=ACV_34299 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss1 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:27:30 EDT Liz from Shelton, Washington writes: "I have five several cats that have been dumped by various people onto my property. Can't believe the cruelty of people when it comes to what they do to animals. I usually manage to find homes for these dumped cats but the five I now have are extremely wild and cannot be caught or handled by humans. The problem I have now is that they are being troubled severely by earmites. One cat in particular is scratching to the point of crying out in pain when scratching her ear. If giving them ACV in their water will get rid of fleas will it also aid in gettig rid of earmites? I feed all of these cats regularly and give them fresh water daily which they seem to consume rapidly. Is there any other remedy for earmites that could be used to clear up the earmites if added to their food or water? Am very happy that I have found this site. It's wonderful to be able to read all of the great information put on here by you and others. This has been a Godsend. Thank you. Will be hoping to find some earmite information here soon." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=HR_33842 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss2 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:10:51 EDT [QUESTION] Donna R from Sarasota, Fl writes: "Pet Ear Mite Infestation I have a question. You reccomend yellow dock tincture and water to kill ear mite which is applied directly into the ear. The latin name for yellow dock is rumex crispus which comes in a homeopathic pellet remedy made by Boiron. If the homeopathic remedy of yellow dock (rumex crispus) is taken orally via homeopathic pellet, will this kill ear mites as well? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=YD_33843 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss3 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:11:56 EDT [QUESTION] Donna R from Sarasota, Florida writes: "Ear Mite infestation in dog can make the dogs ears very sensative and painful. Since the most prevailant type of yellow dock tincture contains alcohol, which I would imagine would cause stinging pain in the dogs ears, would a glycerine-based tincture of yellow dock be preferable?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=VVR_32167 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss4 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:28:17 EDT [YEA] Khayes from Portsmouth, Virginia writes: "My 5 year old Collie has had ear mites for as long as I can remember. I tried cleaners and treatments nothing worked. I put ambesol ( baby ambesol for teething) to numb her ears but that was just temparary relief. One night I thought about what would sufficate those pesky things and as I reached for the cleaner I saw the vicks. She has been ear mite free ever since!!! I just swabed it on with a cotton ball once a day for 3weeks and cleaned it out after 24 hours then reapplied. I don't know if it will work for everyone but it worked on her! Smells good too!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=HANDSANITIZER_31634 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss5 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:54:46 EDT [QUESTION] Carol from Zeigler, IL United States writes: "Ear Mites: I noticed yesterday that my indoor/outdoor cat was flicking his ear and holding his head down. When I looked, he had a lot of "crud" in there! I started checking the internet for home remedies and found this site with lots of different options that I had never heard of!! Like many, I can't afford a vet bill, but don't want my cat to be in distress. I am going to try the hand sanitizer first (I hope I don't have to try something else, but...) I put a couple drops on my finger and rub it in his ear as much as he would let me. Would it be ok to put a couple drops right into his ear? And how often a day and for how many days? I will definitely visit this site when other remedies are needed! It was very informative and helpful for remedies as well as things that are dangerous to my cat. Thanks for all the valuable info!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=TTO_30683 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss6 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:33:49 EDT Jacque from Shingletown, Ca writes: "EAR MITES IN CATS: I have adopted ferral cats and have fought ear mites for the last three years, non stop. I have used all of the vet prescribed, guarenteed remedies out there. Nothing has been succesful, the whole colony could not be treated. I have learned to make friends with the animal first before attemepting TX. which has prolonged the nasty infection in my other pets. Washing your hands or wearing gloves and changing inbetween patients is critical to prevent cross contaimination. My vet also said it was excellent to use tea tree oil for it's anti viral property. I'm glad to find this web site and am excited to go research the essential oil toxicity and the Diatmaceous earth cutting action from "glass" byproduct. Meanwhile I'll be hitting the pantry!. Jacque " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=BORAX_29162 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss7 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:09:17 EDT [QUESTION] Lady Raven from Colo. Spgs., CO writes: "Question on Borax & Prevention: First I'd like to say that I'm really glad I found this site. I am a big-time advocate of natural & "alternative" healing for humans & pets alike. My young daughters & I each have a kitty that calls us "Mom." There's 2 yr.old Bubba and 6 mo.old Stormy, who are both indoor/outdoor cats. Then there's 3 mo.olds Midnight & Maddox, who are still indoor kittens, as we live off a very busy street & I don't feel comfortable letting them out unsupervised just yet. Stormy ended up bringing home ear mites & now they all have them! My question is, once I get rid of the mites in/on our babies, how do I keep them from getting reinfected, since 2 of the cats still go outside. (My yard is also somewhat overgrown, which I know doesn't help, but as I'm physically disabled, there's not much I can do about it. Also can't afford to hire anybody.) My 2nd question regards using a Borax solution around the house. Should I just make a liquid solution & spray the carpets & furniture? Maybe wash linens with a bit added to the wash water? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Feel free to email me on this or any other pet issue. Thanks! Lady Raven Silverwolf" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=RN_29082 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss8 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:02:46 EDT Danielle from Baton Rouge, Louisiana writes: "Hi, Our 1 year old Golden Retriever has been moaning with his ears. He rolls around trying to scratch them and they've been red and infected so we brought him to the vet right after he started, and she said it was a yeast infection in his ears. We have an in-ground pool, so we thought maybe his dry skin and irritated ears might be from the chlorine, but the medicine she gave us for the yeast infection is not working at all. We try to keep him out the pool, and administor his medicine everyday, but we don't know what else to try. Anyone have some suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=CS_28444 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss9 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:38:17 EDT [YEA] Eleruth from San Diego, CA writes: "My kittens have earmites. Has anyone used collodial silver ( sprayed) into the ear? This is a marvelous product for humjans, even better than tea tree oil." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=OOPO_27692 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss10 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Anne G. from Milton, VT writes: "Holistic Ear Mite Remedies: I adopted two kittens in November and both were infested with fleas and ear mites. They were babies, only four weeks old, but the mother stopped producing milk, and the woman who owned the pregnant cat said she'd had enough of the constant bottle feeding. My key goals became to rid them of the fleas and mites, but the vet I have told me to avoid any medications at their young age, especially since one of them was the runt of the litter and barely weighed 14 ounces. The other was one pound. Anyway, he suggested I mix 1/4 cup of olive oil with 10 drops of peppermint oil and then store it in a bottle. Every day, I'd put three or four drops of this oil mixture into their ears and then massage it in. I'd follow this with a bath in warm water with baby shampoo to kill off as many fleas as possible. Then I'd use blunt-tipped tweezers to pick off fleas that climbed to the head. Wrap them in a blanket and dry them off some. Then I'd use a flea comb to remove any other fleas that escaped. I was told that by bathing them right after the oil treatment, any mites that escaped the ear were washed away by the shampoo. After two weeks, I took them back to the vet and heard the words I was waiting for--both kittens were completely flea and ear mite free. They are eight months old and never had fleas or ear mites again. So obviously the olive oil and peppermint oil mix did the trick. Now I have my two boys who weigh 11 and 13 pounds (the runt is 13) and as I've been told they are obviously part Maine Coon, the vet's told me to expect them to be huge. Given the size of their paws, I'd already expected that! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=MEDS_27498 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss11 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [NAY] K from Mason, WV writes: "I would just like to say that I have a cat and have taken him to the vet several times for ear mites which cost me $65.00 per visit. I have also bought my medidcation from the vet at $12.00 a bottle and have given it to my cat faithfully. My cat still has the ear mites after over a year and suffers terribly from this he has no skin on the backs of his ears where he has dug them so much so at this point I am willing to try anything to get my cat some relief. Hopefully this will work." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=SULFUR_27245 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss12 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT [SIDE EFFECTS] Mike from New Orleans, LA writes: "I used 3 parts vaseline and one part sulfur on the outside of my cat's ears. The cat wiped all of it off including the scabs. When it would shake it's head blood flew. I thought there must be a better way so I'm considering a sulfur water/olive oil solution injected into the ear with an eye dropper. I'm wondering if the sulfur powder is a good idea and if so what are the ratios.... Mike" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=GREENTEA_25408 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss13 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Serbella from Saint Louis, Missouri writes: "Green Tea and Ear Mites: My other kitten, Coyote, is about two and a half months old. Last night I noticed that he was moping around, so I picked him up and looked him over. The inside of his right ear was encrusted with the nastiest looking brown crap I have ever seen. I brewed a tea tag of green tea in a clean, empty baby food jar, took several cotton balls and carefully cleaned his ears out. I noticed that deep inside his ears was really cruddy looking, but I was afraid to probe down there with a Q tip, so I squeezed some green tea down there and allowed him to shake it out. I did both ears, but the right ear was worse. I decided that if he didn't clear up we were going to the vet ASAP. The next morning I examined the little fella (had to pull him away from beating his mother up) and his left ear looked very clean. His left ear, which didn't get as much green tea, was now looking a little worse. I warmed up the green tea I had left over from the night before and again carefully cleaned both ears out, treated the left ear just as equally as the right. I dripped green tea down inside both ears and waited while Coyote fussed and shook his ears out. I've read that olive oil mixed with a little garlic works to kill the mites. I might try that. I also know that the ears need to be treated an entire month, because of the eggs. I have a bottle of that Mitricide but it states that it is not to be used on kittens younger than 12 weeks old. Coyote is ten weeks old. Might not make much of a difference, but I've had some bad experiences with meds that were vet prescribed, and I decided not to take the chance. There's a reason that caution was put on the bottle. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=ALMOND_23985 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss14 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Heather from Mechanicsburg, PA writes: "Part of the introduction to the Ear Mite Remedy page says: "In order to actually kill the mites there are a couple of natural remedies that you can make at home. The first one is a mixture of 9 drops of Yellow Dock Root Extract and 1 tablespoon of water. Use an eyedropper to insert the treatment into the pet's ear, being sure to massage it well prior to the animal having the opportunity to shake it out. Administer the treatment once every three days for a period of six weeks. The second treatment mixes 1/2 an ounce of Almond Oil with 400 IU's of Vitamin E. Warm up the mixture to body temperature and apply 1/2 an eyedropper into each affected ear. Massage the mixture around in the ear and remove the excess with cotton balls. Administer the treatment for a period of six days, leave it for three days and then repeat." However, according to http://www.healthynewage.com/ear-mites.htm (which claims to have gathered their information from William Pollak D.V.M. and the Fairfield Animal Hospital), the treatment regimen listed above is inaccurate in some ways: It explains these treatments as two separate remedies (whereas the following info describes them as two steps of the same remedy), and the administration differs slightly. I am not sure which is more or less accurate, but seeing as the following information was provided my medical professionals, I personally trust it a bit more. The following info is also more specific and gives reason for each application of treatment. Of course, you have the final say in what you end up using for your pet, so I can only recommend that you do extensive research and become educated on anything you may be considering before deciding on any one remedy. www.healthynewage.com's remedy is as follows: Step 1: Make a mixture of 1/2 ounce of almond or olive oil and 400 IU vitamin E in a dropper bottle. Warm to body temperature and put about 1/2 dropperful in the ear, massaging the ear canal well for a minute or so. Let your pet shake its head and then gently clean out the opening with cotton swabs. Q-tip type applicators many times compact material already in the ear canal. Apply the oil every other day for six days. Then let the ears rest for 3 days. (The oil mixture will smother many of the mites and start a healing process.) Step 2: Using Yellow Dock Root Extract, dilute it with water, 9 drops to 1 Tbsp of water. Treat the ears with this mixture once every 3 days for 6 weeks. Ear mite eggs are quite resistant to just about anything after they have already hardened, that is why a 6 week period of treatment is recommended. The eggs will continue to hatch out in cycles and if medicine is present for 6 continuous weeks (medicine administered will last for four days) there will be no more eggs present. I also found this tip very helpful: Instead of trying to place the drops directly in the ear, lay the dropper across the entrance of the ear so that the liquid first goes onto the outside then drains in." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=EMP_23206 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss15 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [QUESTION] Artie from Queens, NY writes: "Can Canine Ear Mites Get under Human Skin? My friend's Rottweiller has ear mites and 3 vets tried to treat her but she wouldn't let them -- (this is what I'm told?) but she's such a sweet dog and I roughhouse with her almost every day and I've broke out in a rash and I feel a crawling sensation and tunnels on my hands AND my ears are being bitten-up. OF COURSE NO DOCTOR WILL EVEN LOOK but only gave me topical medication for scabies - AND I DO NOT HAVE SCABIES. My question is: is it possible I got infected by canine ear mites? All this stuff sounds crazy to me but it's the only thing that makes any sense. I'd appreciate whatever help I can get and thanks so much! Artie G. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=ADVICE_22490 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss16 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Iris from Dearborn, Michigan writes: "For those who use water to clean ear mites on cats/dogs...please be careful. Water will worsen the problem-- it will add bacteria to the canal. The main problems with ear mites are "us" humans (me included). Ear mites are hard to get rid off, but, if you follow the Vet's instruction, these little creatures will go away. We are very impatient and will try anything to get rid of the pesky ear mites. Animals cannot talk, therefore they cannot tell whether it hurts or not. We just keep adding stuff to their canal until we see a "clean ear". Would you like to be treated that way? If not, then, please stop. Also, you can always tell if a Vet is a good one or not. Just ask: "How many animals do you have?". They usually have few dogs and cats in the house. They will tell you stories of previous animals, and they will also treat your animals with respect. If you do not see these qualities, then, you need to find a new Vet. Happy days with your pets! Iris" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=MO_22351 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss17 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Donny from Hummelstown, Pennsylvania writes: "My wife and I have a 3 year old bull dog that has had a serious problem with earmites in the past year. The cheapest way that I have been told to cure earmites is with Fragrence free Baby Oil... This home remedy really does work with persistant use. I would recommend twice daily for 2 weeks. Apply liberally using an ear dropper or syringe, place 3-5 drops in ear and massage for 30 seconds, then clean the excess dirt and oil using cotton balls or Q-tips... USE CAUTION WITH Q-TIPS..." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=MR_22068 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss18 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [NAY] Susan from Redondo Beach, CA writes: "I have a 16 month old 13 lb.terrier pup whose one ear is now inflamed, from little hard bumps to more scab like today, smelly and clearly hurting her (the vet was booked when I went in, till Sat.) Emily is a spunky sweetheart damaged in her back, legs & spine from puppy mill abuse (leaving no bowel control and little bladder control): she so doesn't deserve more pain in her short life. I've so far used olive oil, vit.E, hydrogen peroxide, aloe juice -- so far E and Aloe seem to soothe her the most, but it has gotten worse. She has been shaking her head, and whole body, a LOT. When I first checked her ear I saw nothing but thinner fur near her one ear, with a black dot which I thought might be emotional or have been a bug bite from rolling around 'love noshing' with her puppy friend. What is the difference between what mites and a yeast infection look like?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=COCONUTOIL_22043 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss19 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [QUESTION] Linda from Wayn, PA writes: "I was just wondering if anyone has used coconut oil for ear mites instead of mineral or vegetable oil? Since coconut oil has so many healing properties, it seems like a good choice, but I haven't seen any posts about it. Does anyone have any thoughts or personal experience with this? Thanks everybody for sharing your stories and thanks EC for bringing this wonderful site to us!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=GV_21465 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss20 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [SIDE EFFECTS] eLissa from New Brunswick, NJ writes: "A friend of mine, an animal breeder, gave me a remedy for ear mites: gentian violet and rubbing alcohol, I don't remember the proportions. She recently died and I took one of her rescued, feral kittens. He had ear mites, and it looked as though my older, beloved Oscar kitty had gotten them from the kitten. I found the mixture, had a friend helping me and things got crazy; I ended up accidentally getting a whole dropperful of the stuff in Oscars ear. The next day he lost his voice, it was down to a rasp. I am killing myself with guilt. This was 4 days ago and his voice has gotten only a little better. He is otherwise fine, playing and purring, and the mites are gone from both cats, with a second, vastly smaller treatment 3 days later. Does anyone know about this? I'm really worried that I might have done more harm and don't feel I can afford the vet right now. Thanks, eLissa" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=DIATOMACEOUSEARTH_21482 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss21 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Lynn from Gulfport, Florida writes: "My male cat had scratched his ears so much that the ear developed a huge bubble and separated the ear skin/flesh. I had to take him to the vet for expensive treatment and surgery. It was due to ear mites. The ear is now permanently disfigured and ruined his appearance. I used diatomacious earth (food grade) mixed with a little water for transport, and and eye dropper, and put it in his ears when the mites came back. The water will evaporate and leaves the DE in the ear for ongoing treatment, as it is a powder and coats the inside of the ear a little. You don't need much. He stopped scratching by that night, and he hasn't had a problem since. That was a couple of years ago. My other cats are having problems though, and I am going to use it on them. I HATE ear mites and see how my cats can suffer with them. You can buy it (food grade) online or sometimes in a plant nursery (they use it to kill insects). It pays to remember that there may be an infection in the ears as well, and without a proper examination, you can't know. As much as I don't like vets offices, checking for an infection is worth it, especially in severe cases. One of my cats had mites and an infection. Her energy picked up after treatment for the infection, and I felt guilty that maybe she'd had it all along and it was painful. It's important to find a vet you like. Talk to people and get a referral for one you trust. Treatment can utilize both natural and standard treatment when appropriate." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=BORICACID_20766 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss22 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Kara from Harrisonburg, VA writes: "My Cat has suffered with ear mites forever and I have tried everything my local vet has recommended and nothing has worked. So..I recently started using a wash of boric acid & warm water swabed out with cotton ball then a few drops in each ear of sweet oil! Seems to be working so far. However, I discovered through reading everyone eles's posts that I probably should continue treatment for approximately 1 month in order to kill the mites. I grew up with a lot of ear infections and my grandmother always treated me with a lil boric acid and in no time, I was better. My bestfriend grew up on sweet oil for ear infections; so I figured it couldn't hurt to try it. I use about a tablespoon of warm water to an 1/4 tsp boric acid; soak a cotton ball and swab out the ear. Then I use an eye dropper and apply 4 or 5 drops of sweet oil to each ear. I usually do this every other day. The washing usually only has to be done once per treatment. Use judgement based on look of ears." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=MO_20399 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss23 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Mae from Elmo, Utah writes: "Thanks for the advice on checking for ear mite eggs around the fur around a cat's ears. My cat Taya has been diagnosed with ear mites and I've been treating her with mineral oil and I noticed that she had an infestation of eggs around the base of her ear. To say the least she got an impromptu bath and a radical assault of mineral oil squeezed into her ears with a bulbous syringe. No she wasn't happy about the impromtu bath or 'mom's' sudden zealous assault on her ears but she's feeling better and is sleeping peacefully on 'mom's'pillow. I'm also going to be instituting the ear mite med I got from walmart. Can anyone plz tell me if the adult mites die after laying eggs or do they continue living with their offspring making kitty's ears a living nightmare for some owners?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=ADVICE_19206 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss24 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Rob from Hamilton, Canada writes: "I found most Vets to be rip off artists. Preying on the emotional bonds between man and animal. I know so many people that have fallen victim to the worst Vets crooks out there. If you can help your pet without going to a vet by holistic means, than do it. The advice here it great. However, don't try anything on your pets that you wouldn't try on yourself or your kids." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/ear_mites.html&name=MO_18776 /Pets/ear_mites3.rss25 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Jenny from Augusta, Georgia writes: "we were very worried about our kitty, mint greene. she had been scratching her ears constantly. i dipped a cotton swab in mineral oil, rubbed it on the outer ear (not the ear canal) and she hasn't scratched since!! YAY!! tomorrow i will do this again, and massage some into her ear canal as well. if this works for mint then the other four cats, and three dogs will be next!! i am so glad i found your website. it has been a very big help."