Would it hurt a 10 week old puppy if I bathed it in a Sarcoptic mange dip?
I know the diagnosis of the four Boxer-Lab mix puppies, I just need to know if a week and some odd days will make a difference. The bottle says not to use on puppies less than 12 weeks, and they are so close! The medication we have is the same as the vet gave us (Sulfur dip) for them the first time we took them, it’s just an off brand. The puppies have an appointment 4-2-09, but I want to give them something to make them feel better before then.
The essential question is " Can I bathe the puppies in the dip?"
The sulfur in the dips works when used correctly. They need to be spaced properly for treatment to work. Overdosing on treatment will only hurt their skin more.
edit: No, you can’t! It will interfere with further treatment.
demodectic mange?? what is it?
My 14 weeks old sbt pup has just been diagnosed with demodex mites(demodectic mange) the vet has treated him with a product called duramune. and said that this should clear it up and we got to go back in 4 weeks for another drop if this doesn’t work! Is there anything i can do to help aswell i.e. bathing or creams etc???
Introduction
Mangy mutt! is a curse uttered when Fido steals the roast or eats the garage door, or it’s a sad lament over the condition of a dog whose skin is a mess. Kids are cautioned not to touch a mangy dog for fear that the mange will ooze from the hapless pooch to the child and cause his skin to rot and his hair to fall out.
These myths about mange reach gigantic proportions causing fear to strike in the hearts of dog owners. Mange? Not my dog!
But it could well be your dog.
Mange comes in three varieties: Demodectic, Cheyletiella and Sarcoptic. It is caused by different species of mites, tiny eight-legged critters related to spiders.
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Demodectic Mange
Demodectic mange is caused by Demodex canis, a tiny mite that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. This mange strikes puppies from three to 12 months old.
The demodex mite is commonly present in the pores of puppy skin and usually does not cause symptoms, and it not at all certain what causes them to activate. The mites can produce a substance that lowers the dog’s resistance to them and make use of an opportunity to multiply.
It’s also possible that some lines of purebred dogs carry lowered resistance to the mites, and that stress can trigger an active infestation. In any case, demodectic mange symptoms include thinning of the hair around the eyes and mouth and on the front legs that evolves into patches of hair loss approximately one inch in diameter. This mange may correct itself within three months or may require treatment.
However, demodectic mange can also begin as a localized infestation and develop into a generalized case with multiple hair-loss sites on the dog’s head, legs, and body. This is a far more serious condition and requires veterinary attention. The dog’s skin is sore, crusty, and oozing; the hair follicles are clogged with mites and debris. Treatment is extended and requires bathing in medicated shampoo and application of an insecticide to kill the mites.
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Cheyletiella mange
Cheyletiella mange is also known as walking dandruff. It affects puppies and is caused by a large reddish mite that can be seen under a magnifying glass. This mange is identified by the dandruff dusting that occurs over the dog’s head, neck, and back.
Walking dandruff is highly contagious but short-lived. It causes mild itching. The mite that causes the mange dies a short time after leaving the host.
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Sarcoptic mange
Sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies, is caused by a microscopic mite. The female mite causes the characteristic intense itching as they burrow under the skin to lay their eggs. The eggs hatch in a few days, develop into adults, and begin laying their own eggs in less than three weeks.
Dogs with scabies dig and bite at themselves with great ferocity. Their skin reacts with oozing sores, and secondary infection may set in, requiring treatment with an antibiotic in addition to treatment for the mites. Unfortunately, the sarcoptic mange mite can be difficult to find in skin scrapings, and unless the veterinarian parts the hair and carefully examines the bare skin for the characteristic pin-point bite marks, diagnosis is difficult. Furthermore, the presence of a secondary skin infection can hamper the search for the mite bite marks.
Telltale signs of sarcoptic mange are crusty ear tips, fierce itching, and hair loss, particularly on the ears, elbows, legs, and face in the early stages. Later on, the hair loss spreads throughout the body.
Sarcoptic mange is contagious to canines and humans. If the dogs share sleeping places or if the infected dog sleeps on beds or furniture, everyone will begin scratching. It is not unheard of for the family dog to infest the kids, the kids to infest their playmates, and the playmates to infest their pets and parents with scabies. Fortunately scabies in humans is self-limiting, that is the mite can burrow under the skin and cause itching, but cannot complete its life cycle on humans and dies within a few weeks.
Veterinarians now use Ivermectin in two doses, two weeks apart, to kill the mites. They may also prescribe steroids for short-term use to relieve the itching until the mites begin to die off and give the dog some relief. Itching usually begins to subside within a few days of the first dose of Ivermectin.
Canine skin damaged by sarcoptic mange and secondary skin infections can take weeks or months to recover, depending on the scope of the problems. Frequent medicated baths may be necessary to soothe irritated skin.
Mange damage can mimic that caused by other skin conditions, including autoimmune diseases, bacterial infections secondary to flea allergies, and contact dermatitis, making it impossible for the pet owner to diagnose with any success. If your dog suffers from irritated, itchy skin, make an appointment with the veterinarian. Early diagnosis of any of these problems will give you a head start on a cure and will be less uncomfortable for the dog and your wallet.
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Is Sarcoptic Mange harmful to unborn babies? ( I am only 5 weeks pregnant)?
My dog has contracted sarcoptic mange from fox faeces and i am 5 weeks pregnant i have been told that humans can get it but can it affect my unborn baby? I am booked in at the docs later.
It is incredibly unusual for sarcoptic mange to transmit from canine to humans. Even if you did get it, the mites can only travel from skin to skin, so as long as it’s in utero it wouldn’t be affected. The only risk is if you have it when giving birth. At 5 weeks pregnant your pooch should be healthy and cured well before you give birth, so you have nothing to worry about. Just make sure you give him/her the best veterinary care possible to get him/her back to normal and you should have a healthy fur-baby as well as a healthy 2-legger.
My dog has mange can my cat catch it?
What are some possible treatments for cat mange as my vet is on holidays for another week (we got the dog in before she went away) and I’m not even sure if its mange someone else mentioned to me it might be allergies?
There are two types of dog mange and they are caused by mites. So it is certainly conceivable that the mites could be transferred to a cat from a dog. I think cat fleas stay with cats and dog fleas with dogs and I am not at all sure of that.
Allergies can also cause hair loss and poor coat so it is good you will have the vet look into the problem next week.
If a dog has Foxy Mange, is it contagious to other dogs please?
My daughters dog has Foxy Mange, my own dog is supposed to be staying with her next week I need to know if it is congtagious please
Just as in domestic canids, foxes are susceptible to more than one type of ‘mange.’ The two types most people mean would be either scabies (also known as sarcoptic mange) and Demodex.
You would have to know which type your daughter’s dog has in order to know if it’s contagious. ("Foxy" mange is not a real diagnosis…because again, foxes can get more than one type of mange.)
Demodectic mange is not contagious. It is caused by an inherited, genetic defect in a specific part of the immune system. (Dogs who have it should never be bred, even if they are treated and cleared up, but many poorly educated breeders keep doing it anyway…which is the main reason we have been unable to eradicate it as we should be able to do with proper genetic selection.)
Scabies IS highly contagious, but the mites that cause it are pretty species-specific. Sheep, humans, dogs, cats, etc. all have their own species of scabies mite, which will not cause disease in other species. (The mites can get on the skin and burrow/die, creating a temporary rash….but will not cause ‘mange’ in another species.) Dogs and foxes are closely related enough, however, that they can share the same species of scabies mite.
Summary: What you need to do is simply CALL your daughter’s DVM and ASK if what her dog has is contagious to yours or not, and if so, how to prevent it. If it is indeed scabies (which I suspect it is), Revolution is excellent at that. Your dog will need to have a current negative heartworm test before you can use it.
Note to Helen: The info you copied/pasted from your sources is mostly correct and very good information (cannot imagine WHY anyone gave you the thumbs-downs, unless they are just stupid!)….but some of the info about treatment is out of date. (Just FYI.) New and better treatments become available all the time, and Internet articles often don’t reflect the newest/best information available about that.
does anyone know a natural treatment for demodicosis (red mange)?
My dog has demodicosis (not contagious) it is passed through the blood line. I’ve had her to the vet for 2 years at least once a month for Mitaban dips. She also takes other meds periodically, but nothing seems to help. Does anyone know a natural treatment or anything else I can do to help my dog? Thanks!
i don’t know if its the same but the mange i know about , you can take used burnt motor oil rub it on your dog and it will make it go away , my dad use to do this when i was a little girl
Can humans and pets use the same mange products?
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How can I sedate my 4mth puppy so I can dip in mange dip when she’s scared of water it can’t get on my skin?
The dip cannot get on my skin or in her eyes, I have protective wear but she goes crazy being wet! I have got to do this tho to save her.
I have to get the dip on every part of her body and it was $85 from my vet she will not stay still tho just jumps around my mom suggested beer but I don’t know
O.k I guess i’ll have to wait till tomorrow when vet is open an ask about that thank you all so much!
dont use beer your vet call you vet and ask how much benadryl you can give her that will make her sleepy. they will tell you according to her weight or maybe zanex it will calm her down. and as for you not touch it use dish gloves that come up to your elbows. that stuff irritates my skin if it gets on me. there are over the counter things you can get to make her relax…just ask the vet on the dosage
