Does olive oil get rid of ear mites in dogs?
Jordi Parisian
2025-08-07 14:21:46
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There is some anecdotal evidence that treating ear mites with olive oil or mineral oil might work, but it’s probably not the most effective treatment. Both olive oil and mineral oil are thought to smother or drown the mites, but neither will treat the secondary infection (yeast or bacteria) that is almost always also present. If you use mineral oil, it’s also recommended you apply it daily for two to three weeks. An ear mite infection usually produces a dry, black ear discharge and itchy ears including scratching the ears and head shaking. Ear mites are not the only cause of these symptoms, however, so your pet should be seen by a veterinarian if they have them. The vet also can recommend other products that will treat the infection faster. In general, cats are more commonly infected with ear mites. Dogs can be infected, but tend to be prone to other ear infections that do not have to do with mites.
Hailee Bergstrom
2025-08-07 11:38:00
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Olive oil, mineral oil or coconut oil—oils are relatively safe to use, and olive oil can kill ear mites by smothering them though it takes many weeks to clear ear mites with this method. However, as before, if your pet has a serious ear infection, she needs proper medication to resolve the infection. And, speaking of ear mites, ear mites are fairly common in kittens and occasionally found in puppies but are quite uncommon in adult cats and dogs. That brown waxy debris in the ear is more commonly associated with yeast or sometimes bacteria in the ear canal. Oils may also leave the fur around the ears greasy and any of these home remedies could be potentially harmful if your pet’s ear drum is ruptured. Make sure to seek veterinary care for your pet if she has signs of an ear infection or if home remedies do not help within 2-3 days.
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