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Demodectic Mange: It's not just for dogs!

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/09/28/demodectic-mange.aspx

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There are two types of Demodex mites in cats: Demodex cati and Demodex gatoi. Demodex cati is a long, skinny mite that lives inside the hair follicle. Demodex gatoi is a short, stubby mite that lives in the skin. Demodex cati is thought to be a normal inhabitant of feline skin, while Demodex gatoi is probably an opportunistic infectious parasite. Demodex gatoi may be transmissible among cats, and is slightly more prevalent than Demodex cati infections.
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