The mere presence of the parasites crawling through their fur can make kittens scratch themselves to the point of damaging their coat. (best-cat-art.com)
Your vet may perform diagnostic tests in order to find the cause of your dog's symptoms, including a skin biopsy, test for ringworm, microscopic examination of the hair and skin for presence of parasites or infection, and blood tests to assess your dog's overall health (aspca.org)
Bark is not generally suitable for group rooms due to the likely presence of parasites. (aspcapro.org)