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Ear mites are mites that live in the ears of animals and humans. The most commonly seen species in veterinary medicine is Otodectes cynotis (Gk. oto=ear dectes=biter cynotis=of the dog). This species despite its name is also responsible for 90% of ear mite infections in cats.In veterinary practice ear mite infections in dogs and cats may present as a disease that causes intense itching in one or both ears which in turn triggers scratching at the affected ear.
