Flea infestations and flea allergy dermatitis are among the leading causes of itchiness for both dogs and cats. Several other parasites, such as ticks or sarcoptic mites (scabies), can also cause ...

Light microscopy revealed numerous agile scabies mites, eggs, and scybala in scabs removed from the umbilicus (Figure, right). This provided swift, simple confirmation of the diagnosis of crusted ...