Small parasitic insects that live in the ear canal of an animal, and that are able to survive outside the ear for only very short periods of time.
Ear mites are extremely contagious. They can be passed from the mother animal to her offspring. Additionally, the mites are easily spread to other pets within the household including cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, mice, ferrets, etc. Humans are not affected.
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