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Demodicosis is rare in these species.
Demodicosis is rare in these species.
===Small Mammals===
'''Gerbils''' Alopecia, scaliness and ulceration of the tail and hindlimbs. Normally in undernourished, debilitated, old, young or pregnant animals. Caused by ''Demodex merioni''.<br>
'''Hampsters''' Moderate to severe alopecia that appears dry and scaly. Normally in animals over 1.5 years of age that are undernourished, immunosupressed or suffering from concurrent disease. Caused by ''Demodex criceti'' and ''Demodex aurati''.
==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==