Mange is a skin disease in dogs that can be caused by several different species of mites that burrow into the skin and cause severe itchiness and other problems. Mange can even cause lesions ...

In one week there were about 50 calls. Sarcoptic mange, also known as canine scabies, is a severe skin condition caused by parasitic mites and can cause extreme itchiness, Riley said.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Raymore Animal Control said it’s seeing an increase in foxes infected with mange. “We have seen a rise in reports of foxes exhibiting symptoms of sarcoptic mange, a contagious skin ...