Have you ever seen an ear mite? Ear mites are common in cats and dogs, particularly puppies. This video is from a sample we pulled out of a dog's ear and the ear mite is eating. Yuck! Symptoms of ear mites include: Strong odor coming from the ears Black or brown waxy secretions from the ears Inflammation of the ear, including redness and the ear becoming hot to the touch Debris in the ear canal that looks like coffee grounds Excessively itching, scratching, or rubbing of the ears Hair loss aroun