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Horse Ear Mite Treatment — Safe First Steps

Keep it calm and careful. Ear issues can look alike—from mites to ear ticks to simple irritation. Here’s what you can do today while you line up your veterinarian.

Vet-Forward Guidance Do/Don’t Checklist Barn-Simple Steps

Common signs to watch

Head & ear sensitivity

Head-shaking, ear pinning when touched, bridling fussiness.

Rubs & debris

Rub marks, crusting on the outer ear, dark debris or odor from the ear.

Behavior changes

Resistance to haltering/ear handling, stiffness through poll/neck from guarding.

Look-alikes: ear ticks, aural plaques, scratches/irritations, or foreign material. A veterinarian can tell the difference and treat safely.


Calm first-aid (before the vet arrives)

  • ✓Stabilize the scene: Quiet area, fly mask with ears if available, reduce rubbing surfaces.
  • ✓Hands off the canal: Do not insert swabs or pour liquids into the ear canal.
  • ✓Outer-ear skin only: If the outer ear skin (pinna) is irritated or chafed, apply a thin layer of RESTOREaHORSE® Natural Wound Salve to protect the skin. Do not put any product into the ear canal.
  • ✓Document: Note onset, behavior, any debris/odor, and whether issues are one- or both-sided.

If there’s pain, blood, pus, fever, severe odor, head tilt, or neurologic signs—treat as urgent and call your veterinarian now.


Do this, not that

Goal Do this Avoid this
Keep the horse comfortable Quiet stall, mask with ear covers, minimal handling. ✕Repeated ear grabbing, forcing inspection.
Protect irritated skin (outer ear) Thin layer of RESTOREaHORSE® on the outside only. ✕Any product inside the ear canal without veterinary direction.
Prepare for vet treatment Note symptoms, duration, photos if safe. Halter-training for ear touch later. ✕Home pesticide or essential-oil mixes in the ear.

Simple prevention habits

Reduce insect pressure

Use fly masks with ear covers in season; keep stalls dry and manure managed.

Desensitize kindly

Short, positive ear-handling sessions when the horse is comfortable—never when sore.

Ask your veterinarian about regional risks (ear ticks, seasonal irritants) and tailored control plans.


Fast answers

Is it always “ear mites”?

No—ear ticks and other conditions may look similar. Diagnosis matters so treatment is safe and effective.

Can I flush the ear?

Not without veterinary instruction. The ear canal and eardrum are delicate; improper products can cause harm.

What if my horse won’t allow ear handling?

Stop, keep it calm, and call your veterinarian. Sedation may be needed for a proper, safe exam and treatment.


Keep it safe and simple

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This page is general guidance, not a diagnosis. Always follow your veterinarian’s instructions for in-ear treatments.