How Ear Mites are Transmitted to Dogs and Cats;
Ear mites (otedectes cynotis) are small microscopic mites that feed on the pet's ear lining. Ear mites are highly contagious and easily passed from pet to pet. Ear mites have a four-stage life cycle that includes an egg, larva, nymph and adult stage
Signs in Dogs and Cats
Signs of ear mites can include infection in both ears, intense irritation, scratching, head-shaking, rubbing black, red-brown, or waxy ear discharge. Additional signs include itchy skin located around ears, head and neck as well as thick crusts around the outer ear and possible crusts and scales on the neck, rump and tail.
Treatment and Treatment Outcomes
Because ear mites are very contagious, treatment should be administered to all pets in a household.
Information on why ears stand and
sometimes why they don't
Many Chihuahua owners, or future Chihuahua owners have wondered why some Chihuahuas ears stand and some do not. What makes this happen? Why are some puppies ears up so early in their development and others not? Is there anything that can be done to ensure that your puppy will have standing ears? These are all good questions and we hope to touch base on them here.
**Please note that we are not veterinarians and always recommend having your puppy/dog seen regularly by a licensed vet. The following information is based on our PERSONAL experience as Chihuahua owners and breeders.**
We at P.C. Tissue~Chihuahua's are proud to say that we produce Chihuahua's whose ears proudly stand tall. Why? Well, we feel it is for several reasons...allow us to explain:
Chihuahuas ears SHOULD stand. When reviewing the breed standard for the Chihuahua (regardless of AKC/CKC or others) it is clear that they should have erect ears that are healthy and although they may seem a little large, should be proportionate to their body.
Chihuahua puppies are born without standing ears of course, but during the first several weeks of their life, they will start to stand erect and should do so WITHOUT assistance from the breeder.
**Under NO circumstance will P.C.Tissue~Charmin's Chihuahuas tape, glue or in other fashion force the ears to stand erect and do not recommend breeders who do.**
Generally around age 5 weeks, our puppies ears are standing. Sometimes this takes until the 6th week of life, but rarely. We have excellent success with standing ears!
Below you will find some things that can affect the development of your puppies ears:
Diet: A good diet is very important! If your puppy is not eating a high quality diet, that may have an affect on whether or not the ears will stand. Please do not purchase a Chihuahua from a breeder that does not feed only the best foods. Would you want your beloved best friend eating a low quality diet?
Stress: Sometimes stress can affect a Chihuahuas ears standing. This is rare, but does occur. One of our Chihuahuas has the very tips of his ears (both) down. Normally we would not breed this boy, however, his ears used to stand erect. During the stress of him moving to new owner, his ear tips dropped and for reasons unclear to us, never stood back up. All of his litter mate have continued to have early freestanding ears.
Teething: This is IMPORTANT! As your Chihuahua puppy grows, they will start teething as they begin to have budding adult teeth and the release of baby teeth. During these times, your Chihuahua puppies ears will oftentimes droop.
This is completely normal! If your puppy had standing ears, over 99% of the time their ears will stand beautifully again after the teething process is complete. Some days one will be down, other days the other one and some days they both will be. It is actually fun to watch and a neat way to watch your puppy mature.
It is important, when considering a breeder to consider what is really important to the breeder. Here at P.C. Tissue~Charmin's Chihuahuas Toy Poodles we are proud to offer colorful, active, healthy, socialized babies who are genetically sound. Even though we love our colors, HEALTH is our top concern followed by being well socialized. We WILL NOT breed Chihuahuas or Toy Poodles with faults, including ears.
CHIHUAHUAS: We feel drop eared Chihuahuas are very cute, but should not be bred. If the parents ears did not stand, the odds go up dramatically that their offspring will not either. Oftentimes, this is not the only fault.
Please only purchase your puppy from genetically sound parents. Do your homework, this is a lifetime commitment!
DENTAL CARE!! Good dental care helps keep your dog in top form!
Your dog depends on you to help him stay healthy. Good dental hygiene can play an important role in keeping your dog in top form. Clean your dog's teeth and check his gums regularly.
Healthy gums are firm and pink, black, or spotted. Young dogs have smooth white teeth that tend to darken with age. Puppies have 23 baby teeth, and adults have around 42 permanent teeth, depending on the breed. As adult teeth come in, they push baby teeth out of the mouth.
To check your dog's mouth, talk to him gently, then put your hand over the muzzle and lift up the sides of his mouth. Check that adult teeth are coming in as they should, and are not being crowded by baby teeth. Look for soft white matter or hard white, yellow, or brown matter on the teeth. This is plaque or tartar and should be brushed away. Make sure your dogs gums are healthy and his breath is not foul-smelling. Mouth infections can lead to serious problems in the gums and other parts of the body, including the heart, so it's important to give your dog's teeth and mouth special attention.
Clean your dog's teeth frequently with special toothbrushes and toothpaste designed for dogs. If your dog balks at having his teeth brushed, get him used to it by rubbing his teeth and gums with your finger. Then put a little of the toothpaste on your finger and let him sniff and lick it; do the same with the toothbrush. Make sure to provide chew toys or other products that will help clean his teeth. As your dog gets older, he may have a buildup of tartar that requires special cleaning by a veterinarian.
**Please note that we are not veterinarians and always recommend having your puppy/dog seen regularly by a licensed vet. The following information is based on our PERSONAL experience as Chihuahua owners and breeders.**
We at P.C. Tissue~Chihuahua's are proud to say that we produce Chihuahua's whose ears proudly stand tall. Why? Well, we feel it is for several reasons...allow us to explain:
Chihuahuas ears SHOULD stand. When reviewing the breed standard for the Chihuahua (regardless of AKC/CKC or others) it is clear that they should have erect ears that are healthy and although they may seem a little large, should be proportionate to their body.
Chihuahua puppies are born without standing ears of course, but during the first several weeks of their life, they will start to stand erect and should do so WITHOUT assistance from the breeder.
**Under NO circumstance will P.C.Tissue~Charmin's Chihuahuas tape, glue or in other fashion force the ears to stand erect and do not recommend breeders who do.**
Generally around age 5 weeks, our puppies ears are standing. Sometimes this takes until the 6th week of life, but rarely. We have excellent success with standing ears!
Below you will find some things that can affect the development of your puppies ears:
Diet: A good diet is very important! If your puppy is not eating a high quality diet, that may have an affect on whether or not the ears will stand. Please do not purchase a Chihuahua from a breeder that does not feed only the best foods. Would you want your beloved best friend eating a low quality diet?
Stress: Sometimes stress can affect a Chihuahuas ears standing. This is rare, but does occur. One of our Chihuahuas has the very tips of his ears (both) down. Normally we would not breed this boy, however, his ears used to stand erect. During the stress of him moving to new owner, his ear tips dropped and for reasons unclear to us, never stood back up. All of his litter mate have continued to have early freestanding ears.
Teething: This is IMPORTANT! As your Chihuahua puppy grows, they will start teething as they begin to have budding adult teeth and the release of baby teeth. During these times, your Chihuahua puppies ears will oftentimes droop.
This is completely normal! If your puppy had standing ears, over 99% of the time their ears will stand beautifully again after the teething process is complete. Some days one will be down, other days the other one and some days they both will be. It is actually fun to watch and a neat way to watch your puppy mature.
It is important, when considering a breeder to consider what is really important to the breeder. Here at P.C. Tissue~Charmin's Chihuahuas Toy Poodles we are proud to offer colorful, active, healthy, socialized babies who are genetically sound. Even though we love our colors, HEALTH is our top concern followed by being well socialized. We WILL NOT breed Chihuahuas or Toy Poodles with faults, including ears.
CHIHUAHUAS: We feel drop eared Chihuahuas are very cute, but should not be bred. If the parents ears did not stand, the odds go up dramatically that their offspring will not either. Oftentimes, this is not the only fault.
Please only purchase your puppy from genetically sound parents. Do your homework, this is a lifetime commitment!
DENTAL CARE!! Good dental care helps keep your dog in top form!
Your dog depends on you to help him stay healthy. Good dental hygiene can play an important role in keeping your dog in top form. Clean your dog's teeth and check his gums regularly.
Healthy gums are firm and pink, black, or spotted. Young dogs have smooth white teeth that tend to darken with age. Puppies have 23 baby teeth, and adults have around 42 permanent teeth, depending on the breed. As adult teeth come in, they push baby teeth out of the mouth.
To check your dog's mouth, talk to him gently, then put your hand over the muzzle and lift up the sides of his mouth. Check that adult teeth are coming in as they should, and are not being crowded by baby teeth. Look for soft white matter or hard white, yellow, or brown matter on the teeth. This is plaque or tartar and should be brushed away. Make sure your dogs gums are healthy and his breath is not foul-smelling. Mouth infections can lead to serious problems in the gums and other parts of the body, including the heart, so it's important to give your dog's teeth and mouth special attention.
Clean your dog's teeth frequently with special toothbrushes and toothpaste designed for dogs. If your dog balks at having his teeth brushed, get him used to it by rubbing his teeth and gums with your finger. Then put a little of the toothpaste on your finger and let him sniff and lick it; do the same with the toothbrush. Make sure to provide chew toys or other products that will help clean his teeth. As your dog gets older, he may have a buildup of tartar that requires special cleaning by a veterinarian.