Can you see sarcoptic mange mites on your dog's skin with your eyes?

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If my dog had sarcoptic mange would you be able to see the mites under the skin?

Claudia Fioravanti · Accepted Answer

Sarcoptic mange mites can be seen under the microscope however they can be difficult to find in deep skin scrapes, best results can be obtained from ear margins, hocks, elbows. The clinical symptoms and the appearance of pruritic alopecia aid diagnosis so sometimes vets prefer to treat it as sarcoptic mange even when negative skin scrapes are found. I hope it makes sense !

Can you see sarcoptic mange mites on your dog's skin with your eyes?

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