mange

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Billy Joel was grateful for her attention to his three-legged black pug; Cher, less so, after her rescue dog was diagnosed with sarcoptic mange, contagious between species.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024

She and colleagues came across dead rabbits and owls and an exam confirmed that one ground squirrel had died after consuming rodenticide, which makes predators such as coyotes and bobcats susceptible to mange.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

He added the fox looked to be in very good health with no signs of sarcoptic mange - a disease that has caused a major decline in the urban fox population.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2023

That will include a CT scan and evaluations for mange and internal damage from rodenticides, common conditions among Southern California’s urban puma population.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2022

“Oh, le patron mange ici, eh?” said the oldest of the gentlemen as they drew up their chairs to the little table.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman