Demodectic mange mites Demodex spp. In dogs, infestation is often often debilitating, sometimes fatal. It is usually accompanied by Staphylococcus infection and a strong, sour odor. Demodex mites of dogs may invade internal organs. 6-legged larva, protonymph, deutonymph, adult.
Infestation is year-round.
As to initial establishment in new hosts, the detrimental effect of cold temperature on mites during transfer between hosts in the winter time may be offset by increased crowding of animals seeking mutual warmth. Support for this page will be unavailable until his position is refilled. We hope you enjoy visiting our WWW site.