Can dog ear mites be transmitted to people? If it is a dog's skin disease caused by fungi, bacteria or mites, it is indeed a certain probability that it will be transmitted to humans. However, generally pay attention to contact hygiene, frequent hand washing, and cleaning mats that your dog has been stuck in, and the probability of being infected is very low. If the dog has a demodex infection, 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 others in recent times. Finally, pay attention to the living environment and keep the indoor dry.
1. How does ear mites spread
ear mites are mainly transmitted in contact. Just do a good job of prevention. If you have been exposed to dogs suffering from ear mites, you must wash your hands in time, and the environment must be disinfected well. In addition, the ear mites of dogs are mainly in the ear canal of dogs. They can be taken to pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible. At the same time, after the treatment, the dog should be dewormed and cleared from the ear canal secretions.
2. Precautions for maintenance of ear mites in dogs
If there are ear mites in dogs, you can first use ear scrub to clean the dog's ears. The key points for washing the ears: first pour the ear scrub into the ear canal, then lift the ears with one hand to prevent the ear scrub from flowing out, massage the ear canal with the other hand, so that the ear scrub and ear wax can be fully applied, and then use the rolled cotton swab to clean the ears. You can clean it several times. Then add the treatment ear wash and massage the ear. After the cleaning is completed, it is recommended to wear an Elizabethan ring on the dog to avoid scratching. If the dog's ears are secondary to bacterial infection due to ear mites, it is necessary to use special ear anti-inflammatory ointments, and also to use drugs that specifically remove ear mites.