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ChristyE1971 · 12-31-2005, 09:37 PM

She had been pulling at her left ear yesterday and she kinda was whining with it last night so I took her to the vet this morning and to my surprise she has ear mites...I just can't believe it. The vet said it looks like she has had them for awhile. I am so sad. I feel so bad for her. I had been taking her to a different vet and they were closed today so I took her to a new one that just opened up. I am glad I did and I think I will keep using them. I can't believe the other vet never said a word about it and I just had her there a few weeks ago. I don't know much about them. They gave us meds for her and said she should be fine very soon. I just feel so bad cuz I should have known sooner.

BabyFidgette · 12-31-2005, 10:02 PM

How do they get them?

ChristyE1971 · 12-31-2005, 10:04 PM

The vet told me that they most likely get them from other dogs. But she hasn't really been around any other dogs since her mom passed. So I really don't know.

BabyFidgette · 12-31-2005, 10:15 PM

I hope they clear up soon. Can you see them with the naked eye? If so, what do they look like? Is there an ear smell or anything besides the ear tugging that you can notice?
Thanks!

MeganS · 12-31-2005, 10:38 PM

aww that stinks! Don't feel bad! No matter how hard we try, we just can't protect them from everything.

she'll be better soon!

alpayton · 01-01-2006, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

I hope they clear up soon. Can you see them with the naked eye? If so, what do they look like? Is there an ear smell or anything besides the ear tugging that you can notice?
Thanks!

No you can't see the mites with your naked eye. However, you can see the nastiness that they create. This page was very explanatory...you may find it helpful.

http://www.purinaone.com/catcare_con...ticleNumber=43

livingdustmops · 01-01-2006, 06:39 AM

I have always smelled the ear canal on new dogs (rescues) because it will usually smell bad if a dog has mites or an infection. You might not always see the black in their ears but if there is an odor then you know something is going on in the canal. You should only be able to smell a normal dog smell.

ChristyE1971 · 01-01-2006, 06:56 AM

she had no smell or I didnt see any black in her ear.

red98vett · 01-01-2006, 06:57 AM

Girl - If you saw no signs of them and she just started showing symptoms - how could you know ? These things happen and the good thing is you got treatment and she'll be ok - you're a good mom and don't feel guilty...

ChristyE1971 · 01-01-2006, 07:03 AM

Thanks V. She hates her meds. She shakes her head when you put the drops in. I just keep telling her it will make her all better. I guess the thing that bothers me the most is that I don't know how she got them.

livingdustmops · 01-01-2006, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristyE1971

she had no smell or I didnt see any black in her ear.

Good, then you must have caught it before it really got bad. Did your vet tell you to put the meds in and then mush (rub around) the outside of the ear so the meds get down the canal? I have also taken the dog back to the vets after the treatment because they can get into the canal to clean down deep...I am toooooooo much of a coward to do that.

chattiesmom · 01-01-2006, 07:13 AM

I hope your baby is feeling better, I know that ear mites are no fun for baby or mommy.

Perhaps it was a lucky strike for you that the other vet was closed yesterday and that you found a new vet. I try to find something positive out of unfortunate events, and maybe this is it. Having a good vet can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency and it is good to have one BEFORE an emergency arrises.

AmandaG · 01-01-2006, 10:51 AM

My cat has ear mites, too. I feel so bad for him. He's always shaking his head and scratching his ears. And he sure does hate the ear drops. Atleast you caught them now, and you can't make the itching stop!

whispersmom2 · 01-01-2006, 03:16 PM

Do you have to put the drops in the ears for several days? Or is it the Milbecide that goes in only once??

Stormy · 01-01-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChristyE1971

She had been pulling at her left ear yesterday and she kinda was whining with it last night so I took her to the vet this morning and to my surprise she has ear mites...I just can't believe it. The vet said it looks like she has had them for awhile. I am so sad. I feel so bad for her. I had been taking her to a different vet and they were closed today so I took her to a new one that just opened up. I am glad I did and I think I will keep using them. I can't believe the other vet never said a word about it and I just had her there a few weeks ago. I don't know much about them. They gave us meds for her and said she should be fine very soon. I just feel so bad cuz I should have known sooner.

Oh don't feel so bad.....it is not your fault and no harm really done with delay. You are a good Mom for folliwing it up even though your Vet did not tell you.Ear mites can be cleared right up and she will be fine. Don't be sad.....

12-31-2005, 09:37 PM	#1
ChristyE1971 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport, TN Posts: 148 Blog Entries: 1	So sad for Kaytlyn She had been pulling at her left ear yesterday and she kinda was whining with it last night so I took her to the vet this morning and to my surprise she has ear mites...I just can't believe it. The vet said it looks like she has had them for awhile. I am so sad. I feel so bad for her. I had been taking her to a different vet and they were closed today so I took her to a new one that just opened up. I am glad I did and I think I will keep using them. I can't believe the other vet never said a word about it and I just had her there a few weeks ago. I don't know much about them. They gave us meds for her and said she should be fine very soon. I just feel so bad cuz I should have known sooner. __________________ Proud Mom to Sophie RIP my sweet girl Kaytlyn :

12-31-2005, 10:02 PM	#2
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	Ear Mites? How do they get them? __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

12-31-2005, 10:04 PM	#3
ChristyE1971 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport, TN Posts: 148 Blog Entries: 1	The vet told me that they most likely get them from other dogs. But she hasn't really been around any other dogs since her mom passed. So I really don't know. __________________ Proud Mom to Sophie RIP my sweet girl Kaytlyn :

12-31-2005, 10:15 PM	#4
BabyFidgette Learn Yorkie CPR! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,855	That Stinks I hope they clear up soon. Can you see them with the naked eye? If so, what do they look like? Is there an ear smell or anything besides the ear tugging that you can notice? Thanks! __________________ Nicole & Baby "The more men I meet, the more I love my Yorkie!"

12-31-2005, 10:38 PM	#5
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	aww that stinks! Don't feel bad! No matter how hard we try, we just can't protect them from everything. she'll be better soon! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

01-01-2006, 06:39 AM	#7
livingdustmops Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,728	I have always smelled the ear canal on new dogs (rescues) because it will usually smell bad if a dog has mites or an infection. You might not always see the black in their ears but if there is an odor then you know something is going on in the canal. You should only be able to smell a normal dog smell. __________________ Cindy & The Rescued Gang Puppies Are Not Products!

01-01-2006, 06:56 AM	#8
ChristyE1971 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport, TN Posts: 148 Blog Entries: 1	she had no smell or I didnt see any black in her ear. __________________ Proud Mom to Sophie RIP my sweet girl Kaytlyn :

01-01-2006, 06:57 AM	#9
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Girl - If you saw no signs of them and she just started showing symptoms - how could you know ? These things happen and the good thing is you got treatment and she'll be ok - you're a good mom and don't feel guilty... __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

01-01-2006, 07:03 AM	#10
ChristyE1971 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport, TN Posts: 148 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks V. She hates her meds. She shakes her head when you put the drops in. I just keep telling her it will make her all better. I guess the thing that bothers me the most is that I don't know how she got them. __________________ Proud Mom to Sophie RIP my sweet girl Kaytlyn :

01-01-2006, 07:13 AM	#12
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I hope your baby is feeling better, I know that ear mites are no fun for baby or mommy. Perhaps it was a lucky strike for you that the other vet was closed yesterday and that you found a new vet. I try to find something positive out of unfortunate events, and maybe this is it. Having a good vet can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency and it is good to have one BEFORE an emergency arrises. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

01-01-2006, 10:51 AM	#13
AmandaG Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,406	My cat has ear mites, too. I feel so bad for him. He's always shaking his head and scratching his ears. And he sure does hate the ear drops. Atleast you caught them now, and you can't make the itching stop! __________________ Delilah loves Boss! Macey 12/18/04-12/05/05

01-01-2006, 03:16 PM	#14
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Do you have to put the drops in the ears for several days? Or is it the Milbecide that goes in only once??