The bug is thought to be caused by harvest mites From Prima A veterinary surgery has alerted dog-owners of a potentially life-threatening illness after treating a number of dogs in recent days.

If your dog picks up a harvest mite infestation, they will become itchy and uncomfortable, often causing red and inflamed skin Thankfully though, they are relatively easy to treat.

Harvest mites mainly infest dogs which have walked in long grass during hot weather A mystery illness which has killed dogs in Nottinghamshire and Norfolk might have been caused by mites, vets ...

Owner Lindsay Tong has issued a warning after her Jack Tsu came down with harvest mites after being taken on a walk through a woods - it caused her dog to vomit, come out in a rash, and have an ...

Harvest mites mainly infest dogs which have walked in long grass during hot weather A mystery illness which has killed dogs in Nottinghamshire and Norfolk might have been caused by mites, vets ...

“Also keep an eye out for harvest mites which are tiny, bright orange mites that live in soil. They are common in woodland and grassy areas and are most active during the late summer and autumn. If ...

Harvest mites mainly infest dogs which have walked in long grass during hot weather 3 October 2013 ...