It is more difficult to diagnose a cat with feline atopic skin syndrome than it is to diagnose a dog with atopic dermatitis, but why?

it’s likely that the animal they are seeing is actually a dog or coyote infected with Demodex mites. These mites cause mange, ...

a mite that lives in the hair follicles of most dogs, that can cause localized infections in the paws. "Dogs that have a weakened immune system sometimes get demodectic mange in their feet," says ...

Spread the loveA heartbreaking case of animal neglect and cruelty went viral on Friday, March 21, when ThisIsHouston animal ...

Black bears, white-tailed deer, mule deer and elk can develop demodectic mange ... like coyote dens and black-tailed prairie dog burrows where mites could be transferred to the unsuspecting ...

There are some skin conditions we’re very familiar with: spots during adolescence, allergic rashes, sunburn. But others are less easy to diagnose, and could be quite a surprise, particularly if ...

(via TEDEd) Meet the microscopic arachnids that live on your face, and find out why Demodex mites are part of the human microbiome.

Your body emits a faint light, too weak for the naked eye to see. Microscopic mites called Demodex live in your hair follicles and skin glands. Your ears keep growing throughout your life due to ...

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