Canine (70Q) Flashcards
1
Q
You diagnose a dog with mites. Which of the following mites is not contagious to other dogs?
a. Psoroptes spp.
b. Demodex spp.
c. Cheyletiella spp.
d. Sarcoptes spp.
A
b. Demodex spp.
Demodex mites are a natural inhabitant of skin. Clinical signs of a Demodex infection usually occur in puppies or immune-suppressed animals. The other mites listed are considered contagious.
