Which mite is commonly associated with cat mange?

Which mite is commonly associated with cat mange?

• A. Notoedres cati
• B. Demodex canis
• C. Sarcoptes scabiei
• D. Otodectes cynotis

Answer: (A)

Cat mange is classically caused by a burrowing mite that targets the skin of the head and ears in cats, leading to itchiness and hair loss. The mite responsible is Notoedres cati, which is highly host-specific to felines. Other mites listed have different primary targets or hosts: Demodex canis is primarily a dog mite; Sarcoptes scabiei can cause mange in several species but is not the typical feline mange agent; Otodectes cynotis is the ear mite that causes otitis externa rather than mange. So, the mite most commonly associated with cat mange is Notoedres cati.

Cat mange is classically caused by a burrowing mite that targets the skin of the head and ears in cats, leading to itchiness and hair loss. The mite responsible is Notoedres cati, which is highly host-specific to felines. Other mites listed have different primary targets or hosts: Demodex canis is primarily a dog mite; Sarcoptes scabiei can cause mange in several species but is not the typical feline mange agent; Otodectes cynotis is the ear mite that causes otitis externa rather than mange. So, the mite most commonly associated with cat mange is Notoedres cati.