My dog is kenneled regularly at a local facility. I learned that another regular day boarder was diagnosed with scabies. The kennel plans to clean and disinfect the entire facility. What will they use ...

Gary Ford of Kissimmee adopted a bull mastiff puppy from a rescue organization several months ago. The puppy looked healthy, and Ford named him Tyson, after his favorite fighter. During the next few ...

Below you will find the methodology to the diagnosis and treatment of scabies. Please note that I have not given the treatment doses as you must discuss the treatment plan with your own vet. How ...

Scabies is a skin problem caused by tiny bugs called mites. These mites are so small that you can’t see them without a microscope. They like to dig into the top layer of your skin to live and lay ...

Scabies is a mite infestation that results from direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has scabies. Treatment usually involves topical prescription medications. Scabies is a skin infestation ...

Andrew Steer receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia and the National Heart Foundation of Australia. Mites living in your skin are just the start of the ...

Crusted scabies is a severe infestation of scabies mites and eggs in the skin. The scabies mite, Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis, is a microscopic mite also known as the human itch mite. Scabies mites ...

Scabies is a skin condition that can cause itching and a rash. It occurs due to infestations of microscopic mites and spreads through physical contact. Topical medications, such as permethrin cream, ...