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Handout: Mite-y big problem with mange
These mites cause hair loss, red skin, scabbing and lots of itching and scratching for your veterinary clients' dogs. Tell 'em all about it with this PDF handout.
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Click on the picture above for a free PDF handout to share with pet owners on demodicosis. (Picture: Shutterstock.com)
Highlight the rather grotesque Demodex species mites and the demodicosis they cause in this handout for veterinary clients.
Editor's note: The information on this handout was drawn from a
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