When scabs are present, the scraping should be taken at the edge of the lesion. Affected areas usually contain large numbers of mites. Other parasitic or infectious agents may cause similar clinical signs. Chorioptic mange must be differentiated from sarcoptic mange, which is a federally reportable disease in Canada. Contact your veterinarian if mange is suspected.
Several compounds are available for treating chorioptic mange.
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