Your cat is itching, has lost some hair, and their skin is red. Could it be demodex mites? Demodex mites on cats are microscopic parasites that can cause itching, ear infections, and hair loss (1).

Mange is a skin problem that affects many animals, including cats, but it's not an illness. Mange is caused by tiny parasites called mites that bite your pet's skin and cause itching, flaking ...

Ear mites are an uncomfortable nuisance for cats, and if left untreated, they can lead to infection or other health issues. Fortunately, there are signs and symptoms to watch out for that can tell ...

“My cat has ear mites!” is heard frequently at my clinic. Ear mites are microscopic, spider-like parasites that live in the ear canals of pets. These mites can also infect dogs, but they are ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Ear mites affect cats and dogs, as well as other pets such as ferrets and rabbits. But they are most commonly found in felines ...

Treating cat ear mites. Ear mites can thrive inside your cat’s ear, munching on ear wax and skin oils. Your veterinarian will probably diagnose an ear mite infection by checking a sample of your ...

I've read that if a pet has ear mites, these mites can travel to bedding and furniture and potentially attach themselves to a human host. I also understand that you don't need your own pet to be ...

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