K9 Carts Glossary
is a skin disease characterized by hair loss particularly on the head, face, neck, shoulders and the front of the forelegs. Caused by the demodex mite, which is normally found on the skin of most dogs, but, due to an abnormality of the immune system, the body overreacts to its presence. Demodectic mange is often an indication of an immune system dysfunction in older dogs. Treatment for demodectic mange consists of prolonged medical treatment by your veterinarian.
