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My kitten has demodex mange. Is it contagious to my other pets?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

So I rescued a kitten that was under weight and had demodex mange. It was treated with revolution I just want to know how long before the mange is no longer contagious?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 26th, 2017

Demodex mange is not contagious so you don't have to worry about the kitten being with other animals. Sarcoptic mange on the other hand, is contagious but it sounds like she doesn't have that. I hope this helps. Best wishes!

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