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    Mar 10, 2009, 10:56 AM
    Puppy with earmites
    My puppy had earmites, the vet told me to use mineral oil to get rid of them but it doesn't seem to be working, is 8 weeks too young to use Ear Miticide? Thanks!
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    Mar 11, 2009, 04:13 AM
    Your vet should have given you actual ear drops to kill the mites. I've never heard of mineral oil being used.

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