Ear mites are a type of mite that lives in the ear canal and feeds off skin oils and ear wax. They’re commonly found in animals. However, they may jump from pets onto humans and bite them. Share on ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?

With the recent spike in ear infections doctors are seeing in kids this year, there are concerns about whether or not there are more adult ear infections, too. The answer? Unfortunately, more adults ...

Ear infection symptoms usually include a fever, ear pain or fullness, and a headache in children and adults. Antibiotics ...

Ear mites affect cats and dogs, as well as other pets such as ferrets and rabbits. But they are most commonly found in felines, affecting as many as 25% of pet cats. If your cat is young and roams ...

The classic dark, waxy discharge is a hallmark sign of ear mites. Severe itching is often caused by an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), not just the mites themselves. Symptom severity does not ...

A pet’s ears can be affected by airborne allergens, (some seasonal), food allergies, bacterial infections, yeast infections, mites, foreign objects, and trauma. Allergens produce redness, irritation, ...