Ear Mites: Uncovering, Treating, and Preventing Infestations

Today's Vet Pract. Jul-Aug 2021;11(4):26-31. 32 Refs

Susan Little¹

¹ College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA.

Author Abstract

Routine diagnostic tests can miss Otodectes cynotis infestations, but safe treatment is readily available for both dogs and cats.

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