Ear mites are a type of mite that lives in the ear canal and feeds off skin oils and ear wax. They’re commonly found in animals. However, they may jump from pets onto humans and bite them. Share on ...

I've read that if a pet has ear mites, these mites can travel to bedding and furniture and potentially attach themselves to a human host. I also understand that you don't need your own pet to be at ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?

Ear infections aren’t contagious, but the infections that cause them can be. Some health conditions, like allergies or swollen adenoids, can also increase your risk of ear infections. An ear infection ...

Q: How do ear mites travel? I have a kitten I just brought into the house who I think had ear mites because her ears were dirty, and now my other cats have dirty ears. How does that happen? I can’t ...

You probably haven't had an earache or ear infection since you were a child, but adults are not immune to infections in the middle ear, especially after they've been exposed to the flu. You probably ...

Ear infections are less common in adults than children, but they can still get them. Certain situations and actions put some people more at risk for ear infections than others. Ear infections can ...