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There are several types of mite that can affect cats, but only one, the ear mite, can be regarded as common. Some species of mite are visible to the human eye whereas others can be seen only with the aid of a microscope. Mites are not insects but belong to the class Arachnida, which includes spiders, scorpions and ticks. Mites and ticks are the parasitic members of the group whereas most are free-living. Types of mites found in cats are as follows:

Ear Mites
Mange Mites
Cheyletiella (Fur) Mites
Harvest Mites

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	Mites Cat Care > Cat Parasites > External Parasites > Mites There are several types of mite that can affect cats, but only one, the ear mite, can be regarded as common. Some species of mite are visible to the human eye whereas others can be seen only with the aid of a microscope. Mites are not insects but belong to the class Arachnida, which includes spiders, scorpions and ticks. Mites and ticks are the parasitic members of the group whereas most are free-living. Types of mites found in cats are as follows: Ear Mites Mange Mites Cheyletiella (Fur) Mites Harvest Mites	Cat Care Cat Teeth Care Cat Ear & Eye Care Hair loss in cats Cat Worming Cat Vaccination Cat Neutering Leaving a Cat at Home Acquiring A Cat Choosing a Pet Kitten Choosing an Adult Cat The Cat that Chooses You Bringing Home a New Kitten Settling In of Kitten Taking Home an Adult Cat Cat Diet Raw/Cooked Food for Cat Bones for Cat Water for Cat Home-prepared Foods Commercial Foods for Cat Grass for Cats Feeding a Kitten Overfeeding and Obesity Underfeeding/Weight Loss Adaptations of Cat Cat's Eyes Cat's Ears Smelling Sense of Cat Whiskers of Cat Cats Balance Sense Cat's Teeth Cat Breeding Male Cat Female Cat or Queen Gestation Period for Cats Pseudo Pregnancy in Cat Cat Pregnancy Preparing Birth of Kittens Cat Labour and Birth When to Call a Vet Routine Care of Queen Cat Weaning A Kitten Rearing Orphan Kittens Determining Sex of Kittens Cat Parasites Cats Internal Parasites Cats External Parasites Cat Training Training a Kitten Cat Toilet Training Cat Learning Its Name Cat Walking on a Lead Using a Cat Flap or Cat Door Training an Adult Cat List of Cat Breeds Cat Grooming Cat Behaviour Cat Names Cat Language Elderly Cat Care Cat Illnesses First Aid for Cats Sitemap