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    GlossaryDemodex canis

    species of mite inhabiting dog hair follicles

    Demodex canis is a species of mite that lives in the hair follicles and sebaceous glands of dogs. While it is a normal inhabitant of canine skin, an overgrowth can lead to demodicosis, a condition characterized by hair loss, skin inflammation, and secondary infections.

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