What bug did I find in my dog's ear that isn't an ear mite and has fangs?

I'm not sure, but it's not a flea and it's not a tick. If thet seem to be biting Cody, you keep finding lots of them, or he's getting itchy, it would be worth saving one and giving a pest control service a call, but otherwise I'd recommend removing it and not worrying about it. Good luck and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

It's possible for it to be ticks. It's also possible that this is lice. Besides those and fleas, there are not other parasites that tend to be visible and in high numbers on a dog. If it's possible to send a picture, then that would be helpful for identification. If not, then it's a good idea to have her seen by a vet, because they can identify the problem and prescribe the necessary treatment. I hope that helps and all is well with Daisy.

I’m so sorry, but the picture is not close-up enough or clear enough. If you only found one I wouldn’t really be that worried about it. If the dog is on Bravecto then he’s pretty well covered. It might be easier for you to keep that in a Ziploc bag and take it to your vets office to see if they can tell what it is. They can even look under the microscope if they need to.

A picture would be of great help for us to give you a specific answer; otherwise try to pull it gently with a pair of forceps and see if it comes off or if it moves. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

I would recommend that you have your dogs checked out by a vet. Dog mites (scabies and demodex) are not usually seen with the naked eye, they need to be visualized under a microscope. I think what you may be seeing is inflamed hair follicles and the brown stuff may be flea dirt (or the feces of fleas). If you are truly seeing crawling insects, then this may be a secondary infection, one that is not primarily found on dogs. A vet will be able to examine the skin and take a few samples for microscopic examination so a diagnosis can be made and proper treatment initiated.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not common for dogs to have ear mites but if they did their ears are very itchy and have dark dried debris. It is common for dogs to have ear infections which can also be itchy and have debris. Ear mites are microscopic so canny be seen by the naked eye. If Truck is exhibiting these signs, I recommend taking him to a vet to get it diagnosed and properly treated. Good luck and kisses to Truck!

A lot of times it depends on the type of mite. Some larger mites like Cheyletiella can look like white flakes. Other mites are microscopic and bury around the hair follicles. Sarcoptes mites usually cause extreme itchiness and hair loss especially around the ears. Demodex mites tend to not be itchy but can cause patchy hair loss and scabbing all over the body.