Ear mites in dogs can be harmful to their eyes. Although ear mites are parasitic in the ears of dogs, when the ear mites develop to a severe degree, they may cause eye infection and inflammation in dogs, and may also cause serious tear stains in dogs. In normal times, we can prevent dogs from getting ear mites by enriching the diet to increase the nutrients needed by dogs to improve immunity, regularly deworming internal and external bodies, avoiding contact with dogs infected with ear mites, and regularly disinfecting rooms. sick.

Obvious characteristics of dog ear mites:

1. Changes in behavior. The dog will suddenly be afraid of having its ears touched by its owner, and will scratch its ears repeatedly, rub its ears frequently on the table or cabinet, or shake its head from time to time. These behaviors require attention;

2. Changes in ear canal secretions. Usually the dog's earwax is muddy, like mud. If you rub it with your fingers, you will find that it is relatively delicate and will not feel hard and difficult to crush. However, ear mites are in the form of irregular flaky patches. It is inside the dog's ear canal. When you pinch it with your fingers, you will find that it is rough to the touch. You can also see black or brown secretions growing in the ear canal, which are oily and smelly;

3. Changes in the dog’s eyes. Some dogs will also shed tears. This is because the facial nerves are connected. If the dog scratches its ears, the pain will spread to the eyes, thus stimulating the flow of tears and forming tear stains over a long period of time.