Effect on the host

EFFECT ON THE HOST - SPINOSE EAR TICKS
  • Large numbers may be seen on  one  host
  • Sucks blood, causes  irritation, inflammation which may be subjcted to  secondary bacterial infection
  • Animal dull, off feed, condition lost
  • Dogs shake their headand  scratch their ears.
  • Waxy exudate is seen oozing from the affected ear
  • In heavy infestations there might be  nervous symptoms, irritability, restlessness, grinding of  teeth, perforation of ear, infection of middle ear & even death
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