Mites are real pests. With 50,000 known species, they form the largest subclass of arachnids. Mites are therefore ectoparasites and, depending on the species, they attack the skin, ears, etc.

Mites are real pests: With currently 50,000 known species, they form the largest subclass of arachnids. Mites are therefore among the  ectoparasites  and depending on the species, they attack the skin, ears or nose of the animal and cause severe itching, scaly, crusted skin and hair loss.

But how do I recognize  mite bites  in my animal? Do they cause or transmit diseases? And above all: How can I protect my animal from a mite infestation? Which anti-mite product should I use? What really helps against mites in dogs and cats?

What types of mites are there?

Different types of mites occur in dogs and cats. The most common examples include: grass mites, house dust mites, ear mites, burrowing mites, red bird mites and hair follicle mites.

💡  By the way, ticks also belong to the subclass of mites.  You can find out what you can do about ticks on your dog or cat in our blog:  Against ticks: How to protect your dog and cat .

How do I recognize mite bites on my pet?

Mite infestation in dogs or cats manifests itself differently, as there are different types of mites.  typical signs  include:

• itching accompanied by scratching
• scales
• redness and swelling of the skin
• crusted skin
• hair loss
  
  

Do mites transmit diseases?

Some species of mites can transmit diseases through their bites. The best example of this is the tick, which is known to transmit diseases such as  TBE  or  Lyme disease  But the mite itself can also cause serious damage to its host, i.e. an animal or a human: for example, burrowing mites and their larvae cause mange and hair follicle mites cause skin diseases and skin irritations in dogs with weakened immune systems, which provide a gateway for bacterial infections. It is therefore essential to protect yourself and your animals from mites, e.g. with mite sprays or other anti-mite agents.

How do I protect my pet from mites?

Whether tablets, collars  or  Mite sprays: There are many products on the market that can help you and your four-legged friend in the fight against annoying crawling creatures. Sprays against mites have proven particularly effective for dogs and cats because they are convenient and easy to use. Since they are used both on the animal itself and as an environmental spray, you should pay particular attention to high-quality ingredients. 

product tip

Our parasite protection spray “Milbhunter” based on essential oils.

Important in summer: protection against grass mites

One of the most annoying parasites in summer is the grass mite. The bites of the grass mite, or more precisely their larvae, appear as small red pustules - if your four-legged friend's fur allows it. The grass mite larvae feed on  Cell sap and release enzymes when biting to soften the skin. These enzymes cause severe itching - and for quite a long time: It can take up to two weeks for the pustules to disappear again.Due to the intense itching, many animals tend to scratch the bite sites, allowing bacteria to enter the wound and cause inflammation. Therefore, it is essential to treat cats and dogs  from the bites of grass mites  protect , e.g. with a  Grass mite spray that can keep the little beasts away.

Effective grass mite spray without DEET

Our parasite sprays, such as  ALPHAZOO "Abgegrast" grass mite spray , work on the basis of selected essential oils. The repellent repels grass mites with its smell, even before the larvae can bite. The insect spray is used  without DEET  – so that nothing stands in the way of cuddling together after the walk.