Posts Tagged ‘Cheyletiella’

“Walking Dandruff” – What is it and what does it mean for your pet?

Posted by admin on July 26th, 2012 under Health Concerns, Pocket Pets, Random Cat Information, Random Dog InformationTags: , , , , , , ,  • Comments Off

  Cheyletiella mites, also known as “walking dandruff,” are an external parasite that typically affects dogs, cats, and rabbits; however, the mite is capable of living on humans for short periods of time.  The term “walking dandruff” comes from the appearance that the host’s dandruff is actually moving across the skin when in fact the [...]