PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ear mites are a very common external parasite and are highly contagious among animals. Ear mites are able to irritate both the ears and skin of dogs and cats, leading to itching, scratching and health issues down the road.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cats and dogs can both harbor ear mites, but the problem is more common in cats. Ear mites are small parasites that live primarily in the ears. Ear mites sustain themselves by eating skin cells, blood, and earwax. They deposit their waste (a dark, crusty debris) in the ear of the host animal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ear mite, Otodectes cynotis, is a surface mite that lives on cats, dogs, rabbits, and ferrets. It is usually found in the ear canal but it can also live on the skin surface. Ear mites are highly contagious, and animals become infested by direct contact with another infested animal.