Parasites - parasitic skin conditions

Trombiculosis is a seasonal (summer - autumn) skin disease caused by the pathogenic action of small larvae of the Trombiculidae family: Neotrombicula autumnalis. They are also known as augusts, grape harvesters, trombidions, red mullets, red...

Cheyletiellosis is a dermatosis (skin disease) caused by a mite of the family Cheyletidae. It is often underestimated and sometimes causes serious problems. Cheyletids are large (450-500µm), scale-eating or dust mite predators. Several...

Demodicosis (Demodectic mange) Demodex canis is a microscopic parasite which lives in the hair follicles of the dog. It is transmitted during the first days of life from mother to puppy and is part of the normal cutaneous flora. But, in...

Fleas are bugs without wings and which present a laterally flattened body. They measure between 1.5 and 4mm in length and possess 3 pairs of legs, one pair of which allows them to achieve impressive high jumps (+ / - 30cm). The species most...