A Survey of Mange-Mite in Stray Dogs from Hatay Province

The survey aims to determine the presence of mange mites in stray dogs from Hatay province, as they are a cause of public health problem. In the present study, mange mites were investigated in 100 dogs that were brought to Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Unattended Animals Care and Rehabilitation Center between 15 September - 15 November 2016, by obtaining samples from six different areas in each dog. According to the examinations, none of the dogs had Otodectes cynotis , whereas Sarcoptes scabiei var. Canis was present in 2%, and Demodex canis was present in 21 % of dogs. There was statistically significant correlation between clinical appearance and D. canis positivity (p<0.005). There was no significant association of D. canis positivity with age, sex or race (p>0.005). Nearly ？ of dogs were infested with D.canis. The high rate of mite infestation may pose great risk for dog owners and people sharing the same environment