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==Signalment==

==Signalment==

Occurs in dogs, cats, rabbits, humans and wild animals. There is no breed, sex or age predisposition but it is often seen in puppies probably due to management reasons.  

Occurs in dogs, cats, rabbits, humans and wild animals. There is no breed, sex or age predisposition but it is often seen in puppies probably due to management reasons.  

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

A diagnosis can be made on history, clinical signs in combination with demonstration of the parasite.

A diagnosis can be made on history and clinical signs in combination with demonstration of the parasite.

Scurf can be brushed onto dark paper, 'Walking dandruff' will be seen as mites will move when present in large numbers.

Scurf can be brushed onto dark paper, 'Walking dandruff' will be seen as mites will move when present in large numbers.

The parasite can be identified microscopically from skin scrapings, coat brushes and hair plucking form scaly areas.

The parasite can also be identified microscopically from skin scrapings, coat brushes and hair plucking form scaly areas.

Eggs may also be present on the animal which can be examined microscopically.

Eggs may also be present on the animal which can be examined microscopically.