R-7M Ear Mite Treatment

Yes, R 7M is safe for use on both cats and dogs and is best suited when combined with the R-7M Ear cleaner. The medicine instantly gets rid of the troublesome parasites which cause inflammation and itching in your pet’s ears. Although it is safe for cats yet some precautions should be taken while administering it to your pets. Try avoiding any contact with the medicine with your pet’s eyes. Some pets are prone to sensitivities when administered with pesticide solutions on them. If you notice any sensitivities in your pet, bath them with mild soap and wash them with plenty of water. If sensitivity continues, visit your veterinarian instantly.

Some medicines can kill ear mites with single-use, but still, the infections will take around 25-30 days to clear up. However, R-7M Ear Mite Treatment can also kill ear mites but takes 2-3 weeks of regular medication. For killing pricking ear mites and ticks, administer ten drops of the medicine in both ears and ensure that it has entered through the wax into the ear tissues. Clean the ears before using the R-7M Ear Mite solution for best results. Please be careful when using one-time mite-killing products on open wounds within the ears. It could worsen the ear problems of your pets. However, treatments like R-7M will take some time but assures complete ear mite treatment and are also gentle to your pets’ ears.

The general life cycle of an ear mite is around 21 days. So, to eliminate all ear mites and their eggs, you have to continue the treatment for at least three weeks. Even if you use one-time ear mites killing products, one dose might be sufficient to kill the parasites, but still, it would require 3-4 weeks to get rid of the infections caused by the mites.

If the ear mites are not treated, they can lead to severe ear infections. In some cases, the mites damage the eardrum and canal, which result in permanent hearing loss. You should never ignore the ear mites if you notice any in your pet’s ears. Consult your veterinarian immediately and seek proper medication. Usually, the treatment can last for three weeks to completely get rid of the ear mites.

Treatment of ear mites is possible naturally by making a simple spray formula that contains apple cider vinegar and water in equal quantities. You can spray this mixture twice daily, both in and around your pet’s ears, to medicate all the infectious areas. Follow this procedure from 1 week to 3 weeks. As apple cider vinegar has antifungal and antibacterial properties, it effectively treats mild infections in your pet’s ears. Oils like olive and coconut oil are also effective in eliminating ear mites. Use 8-9 drops of warm oil and massage your pet’s ear canals. It results in suffocating the ear mites present in the ears. Once done, take some mineral oil and soak a cotton ball with it to clean your pet’s ear post-treatment.

Ear mites can easily survive for 4-6 days without a host for feeding. Their microscopic nature makes them disappear in the couch, beddings, and carpets. Be extra careful when your pets are medicated for ear mites, as that’s the time when your pets will be shedding them around.

There are rare possibilities of a human getting infected with ear mites. Ear mites usually feed on animals like dogs and cats. They can move around from one animal to another when in close contact with each other. Humans can also get ear mites, but chances are unlikely.

Ear cleaners cannot get rid of the ear mites. However, it is good to use ear cleaners before administering Ear mite’s medication. Over-the-counter ear cleaners, olive oil, or coconut oil are good options to clean the ears of your pet before applying the Ear mite drops.

Ear mites are highly transmittable, so your indoor cat could also get them in several ways. They can travel from an infected cat’s ear to your cat when in close contact. They can also transmit from a dog to a cat and vice versa. They can also get in your pet when they visit an infected pet’s area.