Mange is a skin disease caused by mites that affects many mammals. In wildlife, we mainly see it in squirrels and fox but it can affect raccoons and others as well. Mange is specific to mammals, birds do not catch mange. The main symptom of mange is severe itching, which can lead to other symptoms:

• Hair loss

• Raised bumps

• Thick crusted skin/scabs

• Redness

• Skin infection

• Inflammation

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If severe it can also cause:

• Lethargy

• Weight loss

• In some cases death