ukpets logo
Pet Classifieds Pet Classifieds
  • For Sale
  • For Adoption
  • For Stud
  • Wanted
Post An Ad
Pet Care Blog
  • All Pet Care
  • Training Tips
  • Health / Grooming
  • General Advice
  • Interesting Articles
Tools Tools
  • Dogs
  • All Dog Breeds
  • Breed Finder Quiz
  • Compare Dog Breeds
  • Cats
  • All Cat Breeds
  • Breed Finder Quiz
  • Compare Cat Breeds
Account Account
Register
Sign In
Connect With Us:
  • Classifieds
  • Blog
Advanced Search Post an Ad
£0£2000+

Natural Treatments for Dog Ear Mites

Share this: Facebook Twitter Email

Reading Time: 4 minutes

Natural Treatments for Dog Ear Mites

Photo Credit: Flickr

Ear mites are tiny creatures that feed on wax and oils in your dog’s ears. These parasites can take up residence in your pooch’s ear canal causing itching and discomfort. Ear mites produce a crumbly reddish-brown discharge composed of dried blood.

They are highly contagious and can be transmitted not only to dogs but also to other animals including cats, rodents, and ferrets. If left untreated, ear mites can cause severe damage to the eardrums and ear canals which may result in hearing loss.

Read: Ear Mites in Cats: Prevention and Treatment

Signs of dog ear mites

a puppy scratching its ear due to ear mites

Photo Credit: Flickr

How do you know if your dog has ear mites? The most obvious sign that your pooch is infected with ear mites is when you see him excessively scratching his ears. Watch out for the following signs:

  • Agitated, restless, irritable
  • Ear discharge with an unpleasant smell
  • Loss of hair in certain areas around the ears and in other parts of the body
  • Noticeable shaking of his head
  • Rashes and other skin disorders

Typically, selamectin and moxidectin/imidacloprid are used in the treatment of ear mites. Alternatively, these natural remedies can help eradicate ear mite infestation in dogs.

Natural remedies

1. Aloe vera

aloe vera, a natural solution for dog ear mitesAloe vera has long been used as a home treatment for burns, wounds, and skin irritations. Aloe vera gel contains certain compounds with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It also improves the skin’s ability to repair and regenerate itself. It quickens the healing of lesions caused by ear mites.

Things to prepare:

  • Aloe vera
  • Cotton ball

How to apply:

  1. Carefully cut an aloe vera leaf from a living plant.
  2. Squeeze aloe vera gel into a cotton ball.
  3. Gently apply the gel to the affected area.

Follow this procedure for one week to achieve the best results.

2. Almond oil

almond oil, a natural solution for dog ear mites

Almond oil is popularly used as a moisturiser. In addition to its moisturising benefits, it also contains antioxidants and vital nutrients that boost health and aids in the healing of wounds.

Things to prepare:

  • Half an ounce of almond oil
  • 400 IU vitamin E
  • Cotton balls
  • Eyedropper
  • Clean bowl

How to apply:

  1. Create a mixture of almond oil and vitamin E under low heat.
  2. Keep it warm for at least a minute.
  3. Apply drops into the dog’s ear.
  4. Gently massage the area.

Follow this procedure for at least a week for best results.

3. Mineral oil

mineral oil, a natural solution for dog ear mites

Mineral oil is often used in human skincare products but not everyone knows that it is also beneficial to your dog’s skin. It can be used as a massage oil to moisturise the skin. It can kill the parasites in dogs’ ears and it can unclog the ear canal blockage.

Things to prepare:

  • Mineral oil
  • Cotton balls
  • Eyedropper

How to apply:

  1. Fill up eyedropper with mineral oil.
  2. Use the eyedropper to apply a few drops into your dog’s ears.
  3. Gently massage each ear for a few seconds.
  4. Pour some mineral oil on the cotton ball.
  5. Clean the insides of your dog’s ears.

Follow this procedure twice a week for at least a month for best results.

4. Coconut oil

coconut oil, a natural solution for dog ear mitesCoconut is also beneficial to dogs as it soothes skin irritations and swelling and helps heal ear mite wounds. It is replete with low-chain fatty acids with anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.

Things to prepare:

  • Coconut oil
  • Olive oil
  • Eyedropper

How to apply:

  1. Mix the coconut and olive oil.
  2. Mildly heat the oil mixture.
  3. Apply a few drops into your dog’s ear canal.
  4. Use the rest of the mixture to massage other affected areas including the earlobes.

Follow the same process for at least two weeks.

Make sure that ear mite infection is treated immediately to prevent being transmitted to other pets in the household. Share these natural remedies with your pet owner friends!

FREE E-BOOK

home-remedies-for-dog-health-issues
Get your FREE e-book on

Home Remedies for Most Common Dog Healthcare Issues

when you subscribe to your weekly dose of pet-infused newsletters

Packed with solutions and ideas for treating
common health issues for your dog at home.

Share this: Facebook Twitter Email

Hannah Mitchell

Related Stories

3 Easy Steps in Grooming a Border Collie
3 Easy Steps in Grooming a Border Collie
Dog Grooming: Should You Do It Yourself?
Dog Grooming: Should You Do It Yourself?
Can Dogs Eat Coconut? If So, What Are the Benefits?
Can Dogs Eat Coconut? If So, What Are the Benefits?
Latest Stories
  • What Is a Fluffy French Bulldog?
  • Cat Zoomies: Decode The Behavior
  • Top 8 Facts About the Merle French Bulldog
  • Hearing Dogs in the Making
  • Causes and Symptoms of Bladder Stones in Dogs
  • What Essential Oils Are Safe for Cats?
  • What to Feed a Dog with Diarrhea? Foods and Recipes
  • Featured Story

    What Is a Fluffy French Bulldog?
    What Is a Fluffy French Bulldog?

    The fluffy French Bulldog’s unclear origins had people wondering if he is a mixed breed or a purebred. Find out how fluffy Frenchies developed this … [Read More...]

    Latest Pets for Sale
    8
    Available Labrador Retrievers
    KC reg black/yellow Labrador puppies working lines

    Coventry

    1,750

    8
    Cocker Spaniels
    5* KCblue roan show cocker spaniels health tested only boys available now

    Doncaster

    950

    10
    Cockapoo
    Now 5! 7 beautiful F1 cockapoo puppies for sale

    Coventry

    2,000

    5
    Scottish Fold Dogs Breed
    Stunning scottish fold kittens for sale

    Bradford

    650

    View All
    Post Pet Advertisements
    For Free!
    Sign Up Now
    UK Pets Tools Dogs
    • Dog Breed Selector Quiz
    • Dog Breeds (A-Z)
    • Dog Breed Groups
    • Compare Dog Breeds
    • Dog Names
    Cats
    • Cat Breed Selector Quiz
    • Cat Breeds (A-Z)
    • Compare Cat Breeds
    • Cat Names
       Services
    •    Pet Sitters
    •    Pet Transport
    •    Pet portraits
    •    Pet Cremation
    •    Dog Walker
    •    Dog Training
    •    Dog Grooming
    •    Dog Photography
    •    Dog Kennels
    •    Hydrotherapy For Dogs
    •    Catteries
    Dogs & Puppies for Sale
    • Mixed Breed Dogs & Puppies for Sale
    • French Bulldogs for Sale
    • Cockapoos for Sale
    • Labrador Retrievers for Sale
    • Cocker Spaniels for Sale
    • American Bullies for Sale
    Cats & Kittens for Sale
    • Mixed Breed Cats & Kittens for Sale
    • British Shorthair Cats & Kittens for Sale
    • Ragdoll Cats & Kittens for Sale
    • Bengal Cats & Kittens for Sale
    • Sphynx Cats & Kittens for Sale
    • Maine Coon Cats & Kittens for Sale
    Other Pets for Sale
    • Birds for Sale
    • Rabbits for Sale
    ukpets logo
    • About Us
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy & Cookie Usage
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Pet Insurance
    • Post Free Pet Ads
    Copyright © 2022 UKPets. All rights reserved.