A contagious disease caused by [[Cheyletiella spp.|''Cheyletiella'' sp.]] The mites live on the skin surface causing itching and scale on affected animals. Transmission is mainly by direct contact but the mites can also be transported between animals via a [[Flea Structure|flea]] or [[:Category:Lice - Dog|lice]]. | A contagious disease caused by [[Cheyletiella spp.|''Cheyletiella'' sp.]] The mites live on the skin surface causing itching and scale on affected animals. Transmission is mainly by direct contact but the mites can also be transported between animals via a [[Flea Structure|flea]] or [[:Category:Lice - Dog|lice]]. |