Natural Treatments for Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats

Ear Mites Dogs Natural

Ear mites are itchy, uncomfortable, and unpleasant for your pet but they usually do not cause a serious problem. Problems only arise if your pet scratches so hard that he or she the skin or causes an infection to develop. Holistic vets say it is acceptable to try home remedies for about a month. If after a month you pet is still scratching, go see the vet. Your pet may need a more powerful treatment to eliminate the mites and stop the itching. If your pet has swelling inside the ear or a pus-filled or discolored discharge you should take them to the vet right away. Those are signs of a bad ear infection.

Ear mites are more common in cats than in dogs. An animal’s ear has a well-protected, warm, moist environment which is the perfect environment for ear mites. Though you can eliminate ear mites with medication, holistic vets explain that the mites may come back when the body’s natural defenses are weaker than they should be. Holistic vet Michele Yasson, D.V.M. writing in New Choices for Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats by Amy D. Shojai and the editors of Prevention for Pets says “A healthy animal won’t have the ear environment that is conducive to mites setting up house. Mites are merely the messenger telling you there is a problem. If you kill the messenger, the message will not change.” There are more natural ways to get rid of ear mites according to Dr. Yasson and restore balance in the body.

Use a tea rinse Green tea is a natural antiseptic that helps remove mite mess from the ear canal. Steep a tablespoon of green tea leaves in a cup of hot water for three to four minutes, stain it, and then let it cool to room temperature. Using a small dropper, flush your pet’s ear canal with the tea. Massage the outside of the ear to circulate the tea, and then stand back: When you pet shakes her head, the tea along with the grit in the ear-will come flying out. Then dry the outer part of ear canal with a tissue or cotton ball. Do this once a day for a month.

Use an oil treatment Put three to five drops of any kind of oil (almond and olive are recommended) in the ear canal. Do not use tea tree oil which can be dangerous for cats. The oil smothers the mites and also helps soothe the ears. If you want to kill any possible bacteria, soak a few crushed garlic cloves in the oil overnight (before you apply). Garlic helps kill bacteria that can lead to ear infections in pets with ear mites. Give the oil treatment once a day for a month. Be sure to clean your pets ears before applying the oil otherwise the accumulated discharge may protect the mites from the oil.

After you have cured the infection, holistic vets recommend you give herbs that help strengthen the immune system. A good natural herbal product we recommend is called PetAlive Ear Dr. for Ear Infections and Ear Mites.

Cats and small dogs: 2-3 drops in the affected ear.

Medium-large dogs: 3-5 drops in the affected ear.

Maintenance dose: The dosage above can be repeated once or twice weekly as a maintenance dose

While conventional medicine works by often treating just the symptoms, natural medicine strives to create holistic balance in the body to support systemic health, relieve ailments, and help prevent future disease. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, the natural ingredients in herbal remedies support overall health and functioning (rather than just suppressing symptoms).

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