Groom Professional Thornit ear, skin, and anal powder for dogs, cats, and rabbits. It treats and prevents infections. The preparation soothes and eliminates irritations inside the ears and unpleasant ear odor. It provides relief during ear inflammation. It can also be used on other parts of the body.. Ears. Superficial middle ear inflammation is caused by mites that dogs "catch" from grass, often indirectly from foxes. The most typical form is brownish waxy scabs inside the ears. These are caused by mites that thrive in darkness. The scabs can be dry or slightly oozing, causing a noticeable odor. Another type is more offensive and has a smell of decaying wounds, with pus. In both cases, symptoms include scratching, shaking the head, rubbing ears on the floor, and general irritation. Continuous scratching can lead to bloody abrasions, inflammation, and blood clots. Standard treatment with drops or antibiotics provides only temporary relief. Thornit does not contain antibiotics, making its use completely safe. Iodoform was used in early dentistry. Australian veterinarians have isolated mites from the Acari order that cause strong agitation and fatigue in dogs, who are constantly moving, scratching, and biting all parts of their body. Veterinarians claim that insects feed on dandruff. They are tiny and very mobile. Washing with shampoo is ineffective. Treatment - Thornit powder. If the pet has long hair, part the hair with a comb and sprinkle Thornit on the exposed skin.. Anal Area. If the pet drags its rear on the floor, and it is not due to a perianal gland disease, mites may have settled under the tail. Treatment - apply a thin layer of gentle cream on a finger or glove and dip deeply into the powder. Apply precisely where necessary, below the tail.. Paws. Mites can get between the toes, initially causing continuous licking of the paws, then dogs become agitated and fatigued, eventually pulling out their fur and finally biting themselves. Treatment - place a plastic bag on the paws with a small amount of Thornit powder. Apply the powder between the toes, on the pads, and a little higher on the legs. Important - for all applications, only a very small amount of Thornit is used. Caution is advised as iodoform can stain light carpets or other fabrics.. Usage Instructions:. Excess moisture can be gently removed with a cotton pad. DO NOT REMOVE WAX. Under normal circumstances, the powder should NOT be applied inside the ear, but the brown wax acts as a plug. Hold the pet in a comfortable position (lying on its side). This may be difficult for cats and assistance may be needed. Calm the pet with gentle strokes, use a pinch of powder with the tip of a spoon. Sprinkle a little around the inside of the ear (near the inner ear), avoiding pouring powder into the ear canal. Gently massage with your fingers from the outside. Use Thornit twice a day. The first dose will already provide relief, but treatment should continue for 1-5 days (usually 3). When the brown wax starts to come out, stop the treatment. This means that the mites are dead, and the wax will come out along with the powder, leaving the ear clean. A pinch of Thornit in each ear once a week will protect the pet from reinfection. For breeds with long ears, it would be advisable to dip the tip of the ear in Thornit once a week.