https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/tags/demodex-mites/Recent content in Demodex Mites on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://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.