Canine demodecosis is regarded as one of the most important skin diseases of dogs and represents a perplexing treatment problem. The pustular form may be the result of secondary bacterial infections. Mites may be recovered from most locations in and on the host although the most common location is the hair folicules and subacious glands. Treatment is often difficult and may need to be repeated. Reported but rare in felines.
Treatment often requires additional antibiotic therapy along with antihistamine therapy.
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.