Can dog ear mites be transmitted to humans?

If dog skin diseases are caused by fungal, bacterial or mite infections, there is indeed a certain probability that they can be transmitted to humans. However, if you generally pay attention to contact hygiene, wash your hands frequently, and clean items such as mats where your dog has been, the probability of being infected is very low. If your dog is infected with Demodex, it is recommended to wear disposable plastic gloves when applying medicine. Moreover, it is best not to let dogs go to bed or have close contact with people in the recent period. Finally, pay attention to the hygiene of the living environment and keep the room dry.

1. How ear mites are spread

Ear mites are mainly spread through contact. Just take precautions. If you have come into contact with a dog with ear mites, you should wash your hands in time, and the environment should be disinfected. In addition, dog ear mites are mainly found in the dog’s ear canal and can be taken to a pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible. At the same time, after cure, the dog must be dewormed and ear canal secretions should be cleaned regularly.

2. Precautions for dog ear mite care

If there are ear mites in the dog’s ears, you can use ear cleaning first Clean the dog's ears with liquid. The key points of ear cleaning: first pour the ear cleaning water into the ear canal, then lift the ear with one hand to prevent the ear cleaning liquid from flowing out, and massage the ear canal with the other hand to allow the ear cleaning water to flow out. It can fully act on the earwax, and then use a rolled cotton swab to clean the ears. This can be repeated several times. Then instill therapeutic ear cleaning water and massage the ears. After cleaning, it is recommended to put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to avoid scratching. If your dog's ears are secondary to bacterial infection due to ear mites, you will need to use special ear anti-inflammatory ointment, and you will also need to use drugs specifically designed to get rid of ear mites.