Ear Mites in Ferrets

Ear mites (Otodectes cyanotis) are very contagious and can infect all the animals in your household. As the mites are invisible to the naked eye, the vet would probably have to check the wax under the microscope.

If you notice your ferret is scratching at his ear constantly, you had better check out if he has any of the following symptoms

Dark ear wax

Redness

Itchiness of the ear canal

Don’t ignore this problem, because it could lead to serious problems if the mites infect the middle ear. Such an infection would cause the ferret to lose its balance or even fall over in serious cases.

An injection of Ivermectin is normally used to get rid of the mites.

Ferrets - Ear Mites (Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital)

How do I tell if my ferret has ear mites? What do I do about them? by Ferret FAQ

Ear Mites by Judith A. Bell, DVM, PhD

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