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• Mange (sarcoptes mite) in dogs

  Mange is a skin condition caused by a mite called ‘Sarcoptes’. Mange is highly contagious, often caught by contact with an infected dog or fox.

• Lice in dogs

  Louse infestations in cats and dogs are quite rare. They are most common in vulnerable pets (young, old or unwell) and pets kept in dirty, overcrowded conditions.

• Skin fold dermatitis in dogs

  Pockets in between skin folds get very warm and moist. This makes a perfect environment for bacteria and yeast to grow and infections to develop.

• Feline eosinophilic dermatitis

  Feline eosinophilic dermatitis is a skin problem in cats. There are three main types, which all affect different parts of the body.

• Obesity in rabbits

  A third of pet rabbits in the UK are overweight. Overweight rabbits are at risk of health problems and a shorter lifespan.