title: Cheyletiellosis and scabies.
abstract: Cheyletiellosis and scabies can cause pruritus in dogs and cats. Cheyletiellosis is variably pruritic, whereas scabies is usually intensely pruritic. Hypersensitivity reactions are described in both of these parasitic dermatoses and probably contribute to the development of lesions and pruritus. Both parasites are readily eradicated with insecticides.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urban Practice, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville.
authors.forename: L P
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Schmeitzel
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000469:parasitology*; D004285:Dogs; D008924:Mite Infestations / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*; D011537:Pruritus / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D012532:Scabies / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary