
Paul, German Shepherd Mongrel – canine demodicosis
Paul, a five-year-old german shepherd dog mongrel, came to me because he scratched himself,
had hair loss and various scabs.
I asked the owner to consult a vet where my suspicion of canine demodicosis was confirmed. Demodicosis is a non-contagious infection of the skin with hair follicle mites.
Demodex mites can be found in small numbers on all dogs without causing a disease. Continue reading








