What are mites on dogs?

The general term for a mite infestation is mange. Certain types of mites, including Sarcoptes and Cheyletiella, are highly contagious between dogs, and sometimes between dogs and people, as a result of direct animal-to-animal contact. read more

Cheyletiellosis in Dogs . The Cheyletiella mite is a highly contagious, zoonotic skin parasite that feeds on the the keratin layer of the skin — the outer layer — and on tissue fluid of the top layer. An infestation of the Cheyletiella mite is medically referred to as cheyletiellosis. read more

Mange in dogs is a skin condition that can be caused by several different types of mites. Mites live naturally on dogs, but any mite in sufficient quantity can cause skin problems. Two common types of mites that can cause mange are Demodex canis, which causes demodectic mange, and Sarcoptes scabei, which causes sarcoptic mange. read more

The first thing the vet will do is examine the ear canal and the discharges from the ear for the presence of mites. read more