Basically, sarcoptic mites and mange mites are one and the same. Mange is the disease that results from an infestation of these mites. The mites burrow into the skin, causing irritation and various symptoms.
Most of the time, mange is indeed triggered by mites. Mites burrow into the skin, causing irritation, hair loss, and other symptoms. Different types of mites can lead to various forms of mange.
Not all mites are mange. Mange is a specific skin condition caused by certain types of mites, but there are many different species of mites that don't cause mange.
Mange mites spread in several ways. One common method is when animals share bedding or grooming tools. Also, they can spread in crowded or unsanitary living conditions. Another way is through mother-to-offspring transmission during pregnancy or shortly after birth.