Articles for tag: Mites, Sarcoptic Mange, Scabies, Shelties

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Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs: Symptoms and Treatment

Sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies, is a highly contagious disease cause by microscopic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei. The parasite commonly affects young dogs and dog with poor nutrition, but can affect healthy dogs who are exposed to the mites. Just a few mites can cause severe itching. The male mites live on the surface of ...

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Shetland Sheepdogs: Temperament

One of the reasons Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties) are so popular is in part due to their good temperaments. On the whole, Shelties are submissive dogs who would rather run from a fight than pick a fight. They also love to interact with their people and need to be kept in the house with you in ...

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How to Groom a Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdogs, or Shelties, have a beautiful fluffy double coat. Grooming a Sheltie is relatively easy since there is very little clipping to do. The biggest drawback for the Sheltie owner is the amount of hair floating around the house. Daily grooming, with a full groom every three months or so, greatly reduces shedding. Tools: ...

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Is the Sheltie the Right Dog for Me?

Choosing the right dog can be a difficult task, especially if you’re given the task of choosing the right dog that fits your entire family. There are hundreds of different breeds to consider and it’s important to choose one that suits your needs, rather than the cutest puppy you can find at the current point ...