Mange in Fox and Coyote. Sarcoptic mange is probably the biggest killer of red foxes and coyotes in New Jersey. It is a highly contagious disease and can be easily spread. It is caused by an infestation of Sarcoptes scabiei canis, a burrowing mite, causing intense itching from an allergic reaction to the mite and resulting in hair loss.
Chemically, the difference between the two is that hard water contains calcium and magnesium ions, while soft water does not. Soft water is easier to lather with than hard water is. Continue Reading.
Drawbacks to Hard Water. Hard water is not a health risk, for the most part. There is some data which suggests hard water leads to a slightly greater risk of heart and blood disease then soft water. On the other hand, soft water tends to corrode the inside of water pipes more than hard water.