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No. Ear mites only choose cats/dogs as their hosts. Off of the host, they will die after 12 hours.

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The most common source of petÕs ear mites will be other animals if they shared beddings or in their playing spaces. Chemical sprays and or agents can help to eradicate mites.

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Ear mites may come from another animal. They can be easily caught by just going to a dog park. Ear mites can cause other health concerns.

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yes dogs get ear mites

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They can! Anythings possible

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Yes they are, and can be passed to any animals they come in contact with. sorry


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Do you have to clean dogs ears with ear swabs?

Generally no, but looking into your dog's ears every so often will help you see if your dog has gotten ear mites.


Are ear mites related to dust mites?

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once treatment is started are ear mites still contagious


My dogs ear is hurting him but he wont let me look at it and he scrathches and shakes it all the time Whats wrong with him?

Either something stuck in the ear, ear mites, ear infection or yeast infection of the ear. All easily treated at the vet.


How do you get rid of mites in human?

humans do not get ear mites only animals do.


Can humans gets ear mites and if so how do you get rid of them?

Yes humans can get ear mites, just as animals can, though it isn't common. Treatment includes the use of a special medication which was formulated for use on ear mites.


How do you tell my shih tzu has an ear infection?

If there is any discharge or foul odor coming from your dogs ears, then it has an ear infection. If you see clumps of brown or black, your dog may have ear mites. Check with your vet to be sure.