Dog ear infection not clearing? Could it be more than ear mites?

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Why is my dogs ear mites taking longer to clear up than it says on the bottle? I’ve been using otodex ear drops for lady’s ear mites it says it clears the mites in 3-4 days but I’m already on my second bottle her ears are getting better every day there’s less of that black gunk but it’s been a week and a half and progress is slow why is this

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Did you get a definite diagnosis of ear mites from a vet? It is actually very uncommon for dogs to have ear mites. Ear mites are usually diagnosed on stray dogs or dogs that are not well taken care of. My guess is that the ears are not getting better because your dog probably doesn't have ear mites. Ear mites are very easy to treat so if she did have mites I would have expected it to be better already as well. I suggest you get her to your vet so they can give you a definitive diagnosis as to what is actually causing the ear problem. That way you can get the appropriate treatment. Usually ear problems are due to a yeast infection, a bacterial infection or a combination of the two. I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Dog ear infection not clearing? Could it be more than ear mites?

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