Response from diddy none:

If you have ear mites, it needs a whole body treatment. The mites
may be breeding in the moist protective environment of the ear,
but they are living on the body. Using ivermectin regularly
heartworm prevention has almost eliminated ear mites from the dog
population. Outdoor cats can certainly be an issue of
re-infestation.

That is what I thought too (about re-infestation from the new kitty).

I also read about heartworm medication solving mites. Is that any
good heartworm medication?

Also, they only give out heart medication if your dog has those
issues, right?

I ask because one of the (seemingly) knowledgeable guys at Feeder's
Supply said that only vets give it out because it can hurt a dog if
the dog does not have heartworms.

My horses and dogs all used to have ear might issues until the
barn cats were exterminated. About the same time, I started using
ivermectin on both dogs and horses.

2 quick questions.

1. Where can I get "ivermectin" and is it available over the
counter?

2. Um... you had the barn cats killed? Or did you mean removed from
the house? And were they stray barn cats or cats you owned? (Just
being nosy I guess, I do not pass judgment.)

And sorry, I guess that was more than 2 questions really. Heh.

As always, I appreciate your help and information.

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