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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.

You can read more on Ear Mites in ferrets on these sites ...

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

I can't believe my ears! Ferret hearing and ears by Erika Matulich, Ph.D. (Scroll down to Ear Mites)

DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this page is not meant to replace seeing a veterinarian if you think your ferret is ill. It’s only meant to supply general information on a particular illness which was obtained either from personal experience with my sick ferrets, or from books and/or the Internet.

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