EAR MITES IN DOGS
EAR MITES are a common parasitic infection that can affect your DOG. Symptoms typically include some combination of
Scratching around the ears, head, and neck Head shaking Discharge from the ears that can be dark and waxy and sometimes resemble coffee grounds A foul odor from the ears.
If your dog exhibits the common symptoms of ear mites, your VET will perform a complete physical exam and a thorough dermatologic (skin) and otic (ear) exam. Your VET may take skin scrapings for laboratory analysis.