My pets have sarcoptic mange. How is it transmitted and prevented?

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Good afternoon, I take very good care of my dogs and cats but somehow they have caught sarcoptic mange. They don't come into contact with other dogs unless the cats have brought it in. Can you explain what I'm doing wrong or how I can prevent such things? I always heard mange associated with bad hygeine and it worries me if I have missed something. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 99.2 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dog parks, kennels, veterinary clinics, and groomers can all be a source of transmission. Direct contact with another dog is not necessarily needed for transmission. It is possible for the dogs to come in contact with the mite through uncleaned kennel areas or grooming areas. Also some wildlife can harbor this mite so contact with any wildlife or area where wildlife have denned or nested could transmit the mite. It is possible the cats may have brought in the mite as well, although the mite that infects dogs will not typically cause symptoms in cats. Time from exposure to symptoms is about 2-3 weeks. I hope this has helped you!

My pets have sarcoptic mange. How is it transmitted and prevented?

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