Ear Mange
 Ear mange is common among dogs, cats and
rabbits. The mites do not burrow in the skin but
live deep in the ear canal and feed on skin. The
resulting irritation causes the ear canal to become
congested. The affected animal rubs its ears and
shakes its head to relieve the itching.
 Ear mange may be treated by applying mineral
oil to the ear canal with a medicine dropper or
cotton swab and by cleaning accumulations of
foreign matter.

 Mange Prevention
 Proper care and the maintenance of good health
will increase a pet's resistance to skin disease.
Canine mange mainly occurs on young animals
which are undernourished and suffering from in-
ternal parasites and mothered by infested animals.
 Pets should not be permitted to mingle with
mangy animals or contact premises occupied by
them since individual contact is the most impor-
tant method of transmission.
 In almost all cases of mange on pets a veteri-
narian should be consulted.


 PRECAUTIONS IN PESTICIDE APPLICATION
 Although pesticides are used to protect animals
from pests, it is important to remember that any
pesticide should be considered an active poison.
It should never be allowed to get in or on feed or
water. The successful control of pests requires
careful mixing and application of pesticides ac-
cording to label directions. It is also essential to
use the right pesticide for the job and to apply it
no more frequently than recommended.
 Never use more insecticide than is recom-
mended. Overdoses of pesticides are not only po-
tentially fatal, but also can weaken animals and
predispose them to disease. Young animals, be-
cause of their low body weight are particularly
susceptible to overdoses of some pesticides. Par-
ticular breeds of animals may also be sensitive to
some pesticides or pesticide formulations.
 Many pests can be controlled by applying small
quantities of pesticides to specific areas of the in-
fested animal. In general pesticides should not be
used in combination with other pesticides or drugs
because the combination may produce undesir-
able effects.


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This publication was promulgated at a cost of $441.49, or 4.4
cents per copy, to inform the general public on three pests of
importance to them.


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 (Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914)
 Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida
 and United States Department of Agriculture, Cooperating
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