Parasites come in many sizes, shapes and levels of "severity"
for our pets. This collection of parasites are those commonly
found on dogs and other species, sometimes affecting humans
(called a zoonotic disease). Cheyletiella are mites that live on
the skin, causing irritation, dandruff, and itchiness. A
distinguishing feature of this mite species are the large, claw-
like mouth parts. These mites can be found quite commonly on
cats, dogs and rabbits, and other species. Though humans are not
a natural host for this parasite, Cheyletiella mites can happily
live on humans for a while, causing an itchy rash. A Cuterebra
parasite is an opportunistic parasite found under the skin of
small mammals. This parasite is the larval stage of the
Cuterebra fly, who uses animal hosts to complete its life cycle.
Learn more about this parasite, most commonly seen in summer and
fall, in this FAQ. 3. Ear Mites Ear mites are tiny parasites
that live out their life cycle mostly inside the ear canal. They
are quite common, and can