What Is Scabies?
There are many species of mites. Many species are parasitic, and we are most likely to encounter them when they infest our pets. They are unlikely to cause your pets any real harm, but they should still be treated as soon as you find them. There are also species of mite that can infest people.
Most of the mites that can infest people will live in our hair. One species, however, will live just beneath the surface of our skin, causing a condition known as scabies. Scabies is not usually harmful, although it can be very uncomfortable. It will progress to something more serious in a small number of cases, although such an infestation is treatable.
