Mites are arachnids in the subfamily acarines. They have 8 legs and rounded bodies and can be burrowing (where they burrow under the skin to live/ lay eggs) or non-burrowing (where they feed on dead skin, body secretions etc)
Many species of mite infect dogs:
Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies) - this mite burrows under the skin and causes crusting, hair loss and itchy skin
Demodex canis - this mite lives within hair follicles and can lead to crusting, itching, redness and hair loss
Otodectes cyanotis - the ear mite, a non-burrowing mite found in the ears of cats and dogs, can lead to excess wax (usually brown, sticky and foul smelling)
Chyletiella species - found in dogs, cats and rabbits. Commonly called 'walking dandruff' due to it's white appearance on the animal.
Trombicula larvae (only larvae parasitic) - these crawl onto legs of dogs walking in fields and appear as orange patches when they feed in groups. (Not in UK).
Mites are small ectoparasites that look like small, skin-colored ticks (without the engorged bodies of blood). In many cases you won't see the mites themselves, as they burrow down into the skin and hide beneath all the fur. However, clinical signs of a mite infestation are similar to other skin diseases - raw, red, itchy patches of skin where the hair has been rubbed or scratched away.
Treatment involves parasiticides, which you will need to get from a veterinarian.
clover mites look like small red circles and up close thay look like red Spiders.
sounds like ear mites
they dont really look like anything well if your guinea pig has mites youll notice theywill start to have patches on their fur missing.
Dust mites don't bite, they feed off dead skin
Yes, if the mite is a scabie mite it can be passed to humans, and other dogs.
Take it to the vet. LOL =)
Mites typically look like wet coffee grounds in the ear. There is no reason to give benedryl.. it's not going to fix the problem. If it has mites you can give revolution or advantage multi, both products are pretty cheap and you can get them at your local vet office. Either way she should be seen by a vet to make sure there isn't an infection.
mites..
baby oil is safe for dog ear mites or feline mites but you must wipe the ears out in between applications.
How does a rash on dog look like after Poinson Ivy
they look like dog terds
You can find photos and information about fur mites on rabbits at the link below (Fur Loss and Skin Problems by Dana Krempels).