The demodex mites in dogs then multiply rapidly, causing demodectic mange (also called red mange or demodex mange in dogs). This results in patchy hair loss and red, scaly skin lesions.

The good news is that most dogs that have healthy immune systems are resistant to demodex. Cleaning your dog’s ears regularly can help you to notice and treat ear mites before they get too bad.

Demodex mites are tiny eight-legged parasites that mostly live in hair follicles and oil glands on your face, neck, or chest. As alarming as this may sound, they’re generally harmless.

Demodex is a type of tiny eight-legged mite that resides in hair follicles and oil glands on our face, chest and neck. This is one of Walter’s voracious vermin. @denverskindoc/TikTok ...