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| - Some people belive that their mites are Cheyletiella. Below is an old article on this type of mite Although 5 different species of Cheyletiella have been differentiated on the basis of minute morphological detail, the species most often referred to as C. parasitivorax (the rabbit fur mite). Cheyletiella spp have been reported from: rabbits, squirrels, birds, dogs, cats and man. Cheyletiella dermatitis is a mild, nonsuppurative mite-induced dermatitis produced by Cheyletiella spp. living on the surface of the skin. Significant Facts easily identified by 3 characteristics
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| - Some people belive that their mites are Cheyletiella. Below is an old article on this type of mite Although 5 different species of Cheyletiella have been differentiated on the basis of minute morphological detail, the species most often referred to as C. parasitivorax (the rabbit fur mite). Cheyletiella spp have been reported from: rabbits, squirrels, birds, dogs, cats and man. Cheyletiella dermatitis is a mild, nonsuppurative mite-induced dermatitis produced by Cheyletiella spp. living on the surface of the skin. Significant Facts easily identified by 3 characteristics 1.
* very heavy thick pedipalps, each armed with a heavy "claw". (gives the appearance of an extra pair of legs) 2.
* comb-like appendage on the end of each foot (not claw) 3.
* prominent peritremes (of respiratory function, look like "fish gills") Cheyletiella rasguri is the common species affecting dogs, while Cheyletiella prasitovorax is the species found on rabbits. Both species of mites can interchangeably transfer to man, dogs, cats and rabbits. It is not yet clear how long the mites survive on another host. Simple scurfy dandruff with pruritus in young puppies is highly suggestive of Cheyletiella dermatitis.
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