Treating Ear Mites with Olive Oil If you use mineral oil, it's also recommended you apply it daily for two to three weeks. “Both olive oil and mineral oil are thought to smother or drown the mites, but neither will treat the secondary infection (yeast or bacteria) that is almost always also present,” Nold said.
Mites live in the dog's ear canal and cause significant swelling. Choosing Tea Tree oil for dogs ears will kill mites and help reduce swelling in the ear canal. 1,8-Cineole is the only constituent in the oil that makes it potent enough to resolve this issue in dogs' ears.
Flush with a commercial ear cleaning solution, available from a veterinarian or veterinary supply store, or a homemade mixture of apple cider vinegar and water . Use a syringe or provided applicator, flushing out oil, mites, crust and debris. Allow the mixture to drain out of the ear.
Is your dog or cat constantly scratching his ears? He may have ear mites. After confirming with your vet, try this household remedy: dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1 cup warm water and rub a cotton ball soaked in that mixture on your pet's ears. Repeat this treatment every day until your pet stops scratching.