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    Glossary Demodex canis

    species of mite inhabiting dog hair follicles

    Demodex canis is a species of mite that lives in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of dogs. While it is a normal inhabitant of canine skin, an overgrowth can lead to demodicosis, a condition characterized by hair loss, skin inflammation, and secondary infections.

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    3. Prevalence and pathology of mite infestation in street dogs at Dinajpur municipality area Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University · 1970 · 15 citations
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    10. Canine demodicosis: A case report and successful recovery at Izatnagar, Bareilly International journal of advanced biochemistry research · 2024
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