Contagious feline mange is commonly caused by two different mites—Notoedres cati and Demodex gatoi. N. cati causes notoedric ...

but Demodex folliculorum is the most likely to thrive in the eyelashes. These mites have a parasitic association with their ...

A viral image authentically shows a Demodex mite that lives on human faces. Rating: Context: While the scanning electron micrograph is genuine and unaltered, it shows the head of a silkworm moth ...

Fourth in a series. Some cats would rather take the life of their loving pet parent than take a pill. The antianxiety medication Reconcile, that I prescribed for "Sophie," is a beef-flavored tablet. I ...

A flea infestation is no fun at all, either for you or your cat. The best flea treatments for cats will keep your kitty and ...

They're called Demodex mites and they live on all mammals. If you haven't heard of them, you're not alone. These mites are so small that most people have no idea they exist. At about 0.15 to 0.4 ...

There’s also been a longstanding link seen between Demodex skin mites—microscopic arachnids that usually live harmlessly on our skin and hair follicles—and rosacea. Given the laundry list of ...

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There’s no doubt that cats are feisty, adorable and curious animals. Their independent and mischievous nature (combined with some seriously funny quirks) certainly keeps their owners on their ...

The urge to eat nonfood items -- called pica -- can be pretty common in cats. Many cats will nurse on wool, says Arnold Plotnick, DVM, a veterinary internist and feline specialist in New York.

You most likely have mites colonizing your face. It's true. There are two species living on humans: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, usually just called eyelash mites. They are most likely ...

But deep on the surface of our skin is an ecosystem you may not be aware of. Those are demodex mites. We all have them, and they're found on the scalp and face. See those guys? They're chillin' in ...