ABSTRACT
Ear mite of dogs acquired by direct contact. Dx: Mites in ear swabs or fecal examinations. Mites (about 400 µm long) have 8 rather long legs on a round body. Terminal stalks on legs (I and II of females, all legs of males, other leg terminate in setae) are short and unsegmented and end in sucker-like terminations. Eggs about 200 µm long. Adult Habitat: Ear canal. Similar Species: None. Range: World. Clinical Signs: Otitis with head shaking, scratching at the ears, production of cerumen. Can lead to severe secondary ear infections. Tx: Several approved products:
