Improved and proper diet often is beneficial. Although Ivermectin is not approved for use on demodecosis, some reports indicate improvement, especially in extreme clinical cases. Adult onset demodecosis is common in some breeds of dogs representing a difficult manaement problem. A contagious mite infectious for domestic animals, wildlife, and man. Cheyletiellosis is primarily a dorsal disease manifested by dry or greasy scales.
Lesions are mainly over the rump and shoulder regions.
Pruritis is variable. Human infestations are common with dermatitis of variable severity. Identification is based on microscopic observation of palpal claws on the recovered mite. Clinical signs include irritation, rubbing, scratching and head shaking. A reddish to black, moist, fetid, wax is usually present in ears.