So what are the culprits to these unpleasant symptoms?

The ear mite is a tiny parasite that lives in the lining of the ear canal. The ear swells and becomes painful as they bite through the skin to get at the blood supply. Yeast and bacterial infections are in store for your pet if you don't take action against an ear mite problem.

If you still do nothing your pet could lose his hearing or require expensive surgery.

Ear mites are like fleas - they will easily find another host if one is available. Remember this if your pet is in contact with others, for example at playtime, in a kennel or if there are multiple pets in your family. So if you have more than one animal it is wise to treat them all as if they had an ear mite infection. All cats and dogs can get an ear mite infection, but dogs with long floppy ears such as spaniels as more prone as they offer a greater number of hiding places for the mites.

Ear mite treatments are available over the counter. Clean ears are a must so try PNP Healthy Ears Ear Cleanser for Dogs to get rid of any discharge or dirt in the ear. 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. Ideal for cleaning the outer surfaces of the ear, it makes your dog's ears less hospitable for opportunistic infections. For dry ears, ClearQuest Ear Powder comes strongly recommended. It is suitable for both dogs and cats and helps to control odor and keep ears dry and therefore more resistant to yeast infections.

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. Made with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal ingredients, these wipes will stop any yeast or bacterial infection in its tracks. They are quick and simple to use, come in a tidy resealable container, so every time you get a perfect wipe.

Dr Golds Extra Gentle Ear Therapy for dogs and cats is another option to clean your pet's ears quickly, cleanly and effectively. Made with Tea tree oil and witch hazel, natural disinfectants and astringents, odor problems will be resolved and the ears will be kept clean and dry and safe from yeast infections.

A stronger alternative is Gimborn R-7M Ear Mite Treatment for Pets. This is a good solution for mite problems as it contains an active but natural ingredient which kills mites. Because of its effective nature, breeders and show people swear by it.

Zymox OTIC Solution with and without Hydrocortisone is another strong solution to an ear mite infection. It is used in cases where the animal has severe inflammation of the external ear due to ear mite, yeast and bacterial infections. Use once a day for seven days for acute symptoms and double the time for chronic infections.

As you see there are plenty of products available to keep your pet's ears clean and mite free. Don't leave ear mite and yeast problems to sort themselves out, inevitably they don't and that just isn't fair on your pet.

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