Ever wondered what scabies actually looks like up close? 👀🦠 This tiny creature is Sarcoptes scabiei, the mite responsible for one of the itchiest skin diseases I see in dogs. This little guy was found on a dog who came in with intense itching, hair loss, crusting, and red irritated skin. Under the microscope, you can see the mites crawling around—yep, this is why they’re so uncomfortable. What to know about canine scabies: ✔️ It’s highly contagious to other pets ✔️ It can cause temporary itch