2026-09-17
Is your dog constantly shaking their head and scratching their ears? Learn how to treat dog ear mites at home
Is Your Dog Unable to Stop Scratching?If your dog is constantly shaking their head, scratching behind their ears, or whining in discomfort, ear mites might be the unwanted guests causing the trouble.Ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are tiny, highly contagious parasites that live inside a dog's ear canal. They feed on ear wax and skin oils, causing intense itching, redness, and dark debris.