Q:We are bitten by mites every time we go out in the yard. Even our cat gets bitten when she goes outside. We called an exterminator, and he said we have rat mites and that he could treat for them. We ...

“My cat has ear mites!” is heard frequently at my clinic. Ear mites are microscopic, spider-like parasites that live in the ear canals of pets. These mites can also infect dogs, but they are not ...

Q: A year ago, I emailed you about Amber, my female tortoiseshell cat. She had an ear mite infection and severely scratched the right side of her head. The veterinarian gave her an injection to kill ...

CHENNAI: Demodex or demodicosis is caused by a parasite or mite that lives in the hair follicles of pets. Though demodicosis is more common in dogs, cats of all breeds and ages can be affected by ...

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from reading your column that some animal parasites also infect people. Can Nala's ear mites jump to me?

While we focus most of our attention on treating or preventing problems with fleas and ticks on our pets, there are a number of other parasites that also can attack the skin of our pets. Three in ...