- Musty or yeasty odor
- Yeast infection (current or prior)
- Known immune system problems
- Recent trauma (illness or surgery)
- Blackheads or acne-like bumps
- Family or prior history of Demodex
- No evidence of contagion among other pets
- Juvenile under 3 or senior over 8 years of age
- Paw or ear problems
- Secondary bacterial skin infection
- Current or prior illness such as Cushing’s, thyroid, cancer, Parvo, etc.
- Allergy treatments, or steroid treatment, didn’t work or last
- Recent illness that required treatment with immunosuppressive steroids, medications, or antibiotics
- Dog is a predisposed breed
- Itching is worse at night
- Greasy coat
- Flakes or peeling skin
- Lethargy, loss of appetite
Demodectic Mange
Advanced case of Demodectic mange (also called demodex).
Click here to learn more about Demodectic Mange.
Sarcoptic Symptoms and Indicators
- Nearby pets, animals, or people itch or exhibit similar symptoms
- Visible small bite or track marks
- Recent exposure to pets, animals, wildlife, or people carrying Sarcoptic mites
- Recent exposure to an environment where pets, animals, or people were carrying Sarcoptic mites have been
- Pustules with yellow crusts
- Positive response to the Pedal-Pinna test
Here’s a video of one being performed - Allergy or other treatments didn’t work
- Itching increases in warm conditions
Sarcoptic Mange
Dark areas (sometimes visible with magnifying glass) indicate where the mites are burrowing.
