Mite infection occurs by direct contact
with an infested dog (or fox) or by contact with
an infected dog’s bedding (Curtis, 2004). And Sarcoptes
scabiei is parasite of considerable importance in canine
veterinary practice. In many animal species, the
prevalence of scabies is very high and often confers
the death of the untreated animals (Kemp et al., 2004).
The mite is also transmissible to humans.