The life cycle of Sarcoptes mites occurs in the superficial (keratinaceous) layer of the animal's epidermis. Female mites create tiny burrows into the skin in which they lay eggs over a period of 2–3...
Atopic dermatitis is a very common cause of pruritus in the dog. There is a defect in the skin's barrier function allowing access by allergens, such as pollens and house dust mites, to induce an...