ear mite
Tiny canal dweller
Ear mites are tiny parasitic insects that infest the ear canals of animals, especially cats and dogs.
They feed on skin oils and ear wax, causing intense itching, head shaking, and dark waxy discharge.
Highly contagious between pets, ear mites rarely affect humans.
The vet diagnosed ear mites and prescribed medicated drops.
- itchUrge to scratch
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- catSmall furry housepet
- dogDomesticated barking mammal
- parasiteOne exploiting a host
infestation · crusty · discharge · head shaking · veterinarian · vet visit · treatment · drops · mange · feline · contagious · debris · wax · inflammation · microscope · crawling · infection · grooming
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- miteschigger, chiggers
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