There is no reason to put the ivermectin cream in your dog's ears. It is a very effective treatment for ear mites, but if the issue were mites, your regular veterinarian would have let you know.

The Vet Center hosted a ribbon-cutting Saturday morning at its new location in Egg Harbor Township. The center previously was in Ventnor.

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