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Old 06-28-2009, 04:15 PM   #1
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Default Can Dog's get Duck Itch?

I was just reading the General Discussion thread and found one that was just started today about Duck Itch. I was suprised because my daughter just got home from the lake complaining about it. I can see the "marks...bites" on her. She spent yesterday in the lake playing with 3 dogs.

So my question....does anyone know if dogs can get this itch too?
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Old 06-28-2009, 06:38 PM   #2
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Yes. Since this is caused by a mite not a disease. Many humans diseases can't be passed to dogs but for duck itch it is like asking if a dog can be bitten by a mosquito and of course the answer is yes. However, different dogs have different levels of sensitivity to such bites. For some there may be no real problems and for others a rash or hot spot could develop.
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