What do Sarcoptic mites look like & where do you find them ?
Sarcoptic mites in dogs (Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis) are not visible and they can only be found by vets after specific examination of the skin of the animal.
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| Adults (male and female) | | - Small, round acarids. Males measure 250 µm, females 350 µm.
- The legs are arranged in pairs at the front and back. The face is short and square. The belly has triangular, cuticular scales and spines.
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