All normal dogs have a small number of Demodex species mites that live in their hair follicles. These mites are not visible to the naked eye. But some dogs develop an overgrowth of these mites, a condition called demodicosis, or demodectic mange.

Have your clients fill out this consent form for extralabel use of ivermectin to treat demodicosis in dogs.

Have your clients fill out this consent form for extralabel use of ivermectin to treat demodicosis in dogs.

Demodicosis is a common dermatosis in dogs and is now a more recognized problem in cats.

All normal dogs have a small number of Demodex species mites that live in their hair follicles. These mites are not visible to the naked eye. But some dogs develop an overgrowth of these mites, a condition called demodicosis, or demodectic mange.