Dark, crumbly debris in the ear that looks like coffee grounds
Frequent head shaking
Excessive scratching at the ears
Red, irritated, or inflamed ears
Strong ear odor
Scabs or sores around the ears or head
Hair loss around the ears from scratching
Sensitivity or pain when the ears are touched
Frequent tilting of the head
Seeing tiny white moving specks in the ear
Both ears affected, often at the same time
Signs of ear infection along with the above symptoms
A veterinarian confirms mites with an ear exam or microscope test