https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/tags/cheyletiella/Recent content in Cheyletiella on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-are-mites-and-mange-in-dogs-and-cats/Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:08:30 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/what-are-mites-and-mange-in-dogs-and-cats/Mites and mange are widely misunderstood and often misdiagnosed — sometimes with steroids that make things dramatically worse. Here’s what each kind of mite actually does, and how to treat the infestation naturally. What are mites? Mites are microscopic creatures that resemble miniature spiders. Several species can attack cats and dogs. Sarcoptic mites (scabies) Sarcoptic mites are members of the family Sarcoptidae. They burrow under the skin — and they are nasty creatures.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dog-skin-problems-caused-by-parasites-fleas-ticks-mange-mites-and-more/Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:24:38 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/dog-skin-problems-caused-by-parasites-fleas-ticks-mange-mites-and-more/Parasites are behind a huge share of dog skin problems — fleas, ticks, chiggers and microscopic mange mites. Here’s how to recognise each one and why steroids are the wrong response. What counts as a parasite A parasite is an organism that lives in or on the tissue of a host and causes harm without immediately killing it. Some are relatively innocuous, some are downright nasty, and some cause the worst skin problems you’ll ever see on a dog.