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• Parasites in dogs

  Mites and lice are tiny parasites that like to live on dogs (and other species). They damage the skin by biting or burrowing and often cause intense irritation.

• Demodex mites in dogs

  Demodex causes red, crusty skin, hair loss and a scaly coat, worst around the eyes and feet. Demodex is normally quite simple to diagnose but treatment can be challenging.

• 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.

• 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.