Cat mites are very small so it can be hard to detect them on your cat. However, if you notice that your cat has small, white dots on their coat, mites may be present. This is what ca mites look like.
You'll also be aware that cat mites may be present if you notice that your cat is scratching a lot or has started to lose a little of their hair. Cat mites usually live near your cats ears, shoulders and head.
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Mites in cats can be treated using simple techniques. Even if it only seems like one cat in your household is affected, you'll need to treat all of them.
An anti-mite dip and seborrheic shampoo can be applied. You'll need to clip the hair and remove crusts and dirt before application of the anti-mite treatment.
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Both Demodex mites and Sarcoptes mites can cause mange on dogs. There are three species of mites that can commonly be found on dogs.
These are:
Sarcoptes mites
Demodex mites
Ear mites
Demodex mites can what is known as demodectic mange. Sarcoptes mites cause sarcoptic mange.
Both types of mange can affect the condition of your dog's coat. For example, Sarcoptes mites burrow into your dog's skin. That makes them itch and can make them more prone to infections.
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