There are three kinds of mange mites that spell dermatological trouble for dogs. — Demodex mange mite. This creature is not contagious. These mites are microscopic in size and live beneath the surface ...

There are three kinds of mange mites, all spelling dermatological trouble for dogs. The demodex mange mite`s only plus is that it`s not contagious. These mites are microscopic and live beneath the ...

Gary Ford of Kissimmee adopted a bull mastiff puppy from a rescue organization several months ago. The puppy looked healthy, and Ford named him Tyson, after his favorite fighter. During the next few ...

Has your pet suddenly started losing hair? Mange may be to blame. The common skin condition affects dogs, cats and rabbits, causing a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. Mange is caused by a mite ...

We just got a golden retriever puppy and he's 11 weeks old tomorrow. Ever since we got him, he has itched regularly and more than any of my other dogs have ever itched. Usually, it's his hind leg area ...

Q: My husband and I had our eyes checked this month and were both diagnosed with demodex of the eyelashes. We are treating them with eyelid wipes and tea tree oil shampoo. We have two schnauzers. When ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Our 2-year-old boxer spent a year in agony while vets tested for allergies, changed foods and prescribed all kinds of medications. We spent a couple thousand dollars at a “specialist” ...

Mysterious microscopic parasites are causing golden eagles in different parts of California to lose their feathers, prompting a statewide alert by wildlife scientists who have never heard of such a ...