Ear Mites In Cats Transmitted To Humans. Ear mites are nasty little parasites that enjoy the environment inside of your cat s ears. The most common ear mite of cats is otodectes cynotis and therefore an infestation with ear mites is sometimes called otodectic mange 1 ear mites primarily live in the ear canal where they feed on skin debris.
The most common ear mite of cats is otodectes cynotis and therefore an infestation with ear mites is sometimes called otodectic mange 1 ear mites primarily live in the ear canal where they feed on skin debris. The common mite otodectes cynotis will typically spend its entire life cycle inside the ear canal or hitching a ride on the skin of a cat or dog. Infected animals have a large amount of crumbly dark brown material in their ears.
Ear mites spread rapidly and can be transmitted from even brief physical contact with other animals.
While humans are immune to many parasites cats and dogs are perfect breeding grounds for these creatures. An ear mite infection will cause your cat s ears to itch which often results in them shaking their head excessively or scratching at their ears with their paws. In jazmine s case it is likely that the mites were transmitted. Ear mites can also produce wax and irritation so your pet s ears may well look red and inflamed.
