I think I may have gotten mange from my foster kittens, what should it look like??
It doesn’t look like the discriptions necessarily. Its round red scaley spots that have flakey dry skin in the middle and then it turns into a scab in the middle. Some of the spots or about the size of a bic pen. I thought mange from cats would affect me in smaller bump like rash?
go to this website.. http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dsmange.html#Sarcoptic%20mange%20and%20people
The dog species of sarcoptic mange can TEMPORARILY infect humans. Usually the itchiness from this lasts about three weeks, or less. The mite can’t live in humans, so it dies. If the dog remains in the household and remains infected it can continue to give its owners new mites, though — so the itching can last longer because there is a constant new supply of mites. Cortisones are sometimes used to reduce the inflammation and itchiness. It is not necessary to kill the mites because the are going to die, anyway.
The human species of sarcoptic mange is contagious between people and is a problem in settings like nursing homes where it can spread pretty rapidly through the resident population in some cases. It is often referred to as scabies.
For all you foodies . . . LAOS FOOD – Luang Prabang, Laos
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for all you foodies . . . LAOS FOOD
Laos food is interesting. . . is it like Thai? Is it similar to Burmese or Chinese? What is it, you ask? Well, we had a sampling; some of it is quite good, and some, I can gladly leave in Laos for the Laos people to enjoy.
As far as foreign influence, the French have left a nice baguette-shaped footprint firmly into the Laos country. Everywhere you look, there are baguettes. Some baguettes are better than others, but in Louang Phabang, there are many bakeries that are quite French and are therefore, tres bon. We ate at Le Banneton and thoroughly enjoyed the veggie tartine; it was like an eggplant, cheese, and tomato pizza on a croissant. Decadent! Chris gobbled up his roll, made with fruits and nuts baked inside. And their pain du chocolat (chocolate croissant) was perfect: buttery, flaky, slightly crispy with small dark chocolate morsels hidden inside. Other pastries included Asian fruits like dragon fruit, which is bright pink on the outside but has white flesh dotted with tiny black seeds. Not much flavor but it looks cool, and I love the way they fused the traditional French with the local fruit.
As far as traditional Laos food goes, there is a restaurant in Louang Phabang called Tamarind that is geared towards teaching foreigners about Laos food. So much of the following is from their menu/guidebook minus my personal commentary, of course. The first time we went, we chose 2 tasting plates. One was called the Dipping Platter and other was called Five Bites.
The Dipping Platter: these dips (or sauces) are called Jeow in Laos. The purpose of them is add flavor and spice to sticky rice. The Laos staple is sticky rice, which is a special kind of rice that sticks together (duh). It is also called ‘glutinous rice’ but according to Tamarind and Wikipedia, sticky rice is actually gluten-free. Just an interesting tidbit of information to wow your friends with. Anyway, the Laos take a chunk of the sticky rice, form it into an egg shape, and dip it into these jeows, or they use the rice to scoop up food, between their thumb and the rice clump. A piece of etiquette: it is perfectly ok to use either hand when making the rice clumps, but make sure you pack your clump tightly. Leaving any stray grains of rice left in a sauce from your dip is considered bad Laos manners.
Jeow Mak Len (the bright red one): is a tomato based and sweet. It tastes very Italian and would be super tasty over some pasta. Mange!
Jeow Pak Hom: (top right green one) is made with coriander, is supposed to have a “fresh” herb taste, but it’s pretty spicy, so honestly, that’s all I tasted.
Jeow Mak Keua: (bottom left green one) is a paste of smokey roasted eggplant, made on an open fire. It’s like a smokey babganoush. Wonderful.
Jeow Bong: (dark red, bottom left) is mainly made from garlic, but has buffalo skin to add “texture”. Eeek. It actually is my favorite of all the dips because it tastes like a mixture of hoisin sauce and the spicy red bean paste you get at Korean restaurants. Kind of sweet, kind of spicy. Yummers. We did have this jeow the next time we ate at Tamarind and it was much spicier with more buffalo skin in it–I prefer it more Westernized and mild. Call me Western.
Khai Pene: (the dark triangular spotted things) a local Loupang Phabang seaweed that grows in the Mekong River. It is also called river moss or Mekong weed. It is gathered from the river, pounded flat, and then set out to dry in sheets. It is seasoned with garlic, sesame seeds and dried tomato. It is usually eaten with the jeow bong (aka spicy red bean hoison paste). We also ate this at another restaurant that heated up the seaweed, which enhanced its crunch (and oil).
The Five Bites sampler:
Sai Oua: Louang Phabang sausage, made from pork, but it can also be made from buffalo. We tried to get the buffalo sausage at this other restaurant but they were out. The pork version is a dry, herby-spicy sausage. …
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Photos from this trip:
Dragon fruit
Le Banneton french bakery
Pastries (dragon fruit is behind the apricot one)
Roll, pain au chocolat, & veggie tartine
Watermelon granita with red chili
Dipping Platter
Five Bites
The local seaweed from the Mekong
Dried sticky rice crackers
Louang Phabang pork sausage
Louang Phabang sausage drying street-side
Chicken, buffalo, fat, and pork.
Veggies, glass rice noodles, eggs
BBQing meat with soup moat
Street chicken caught in bamboo
Dried mung beans. . . like peanuts
Steamed minced fish in banana leaf closed
Banana leaf open!
Orlarm: eggplant & pork stew
Laap: minced eggplant & buffalo
Luang Prabang salad
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My dog has demodectic (red) mange. Can someone tell me what this means, treatment wise and long term?
I would prefer to hear from first hand experiences, not internet reseach. I have read a lot in the last hour about it already.
If it is generalized mange (all over) it’s likely this will be a long struggle. All dogs (and people too) have some demodex mites living in their hair follicles. The fact that your dog is reacting to them indicates an immune system weakness. The mites will always be there, because they are normally there. Your dog will not stop reacting to them, but you can sooth his skin and get rid of some of the pain and itchiness, as well as the majority of the mites.
One commonly used treatment is Lyme dips. The dip is a bucket of foul-smelling solution that you would soak a rag in, and then squeeze it out over the dog. It’s like a gentle shower with this chemical concoction. It shouldn’t be painful, but it can take some time and patience. It’s important to get in-between the toes and in the armpits and leg pits, as these areas are particularly succeptible to demodex.
Then the doggy should be patted dry a bit (so he or she isn’t dripping all over) and then air dry.
It may take several weeks of this routine (a dip once a week), but the swelling and redness will go down, and the dog will become more comfortable.
Long-term, living in a clean environment, with regularly-laundered blankets to lay on or no blankets at all, will keep the mites away. When your dog comes inside, their feet should be wiped off, so there is less moisture between the toes. This should help keep the irritation down.
Anti-inflammatory drugs may be beneficial as well.
It’s also important to care for your dog’s general health, because of the immune weakness that the mange implies. Make sure to keep up to date on vaccinations, and use a tick and flea preventative.
I’m sure your vet can help you more, and help you decide on a treatment plan for your dog.
Best of luck to both of you!
What is the best way to get rid of ‘The Mange’ in dogs?
I took in a stray puppy. She appears to have mange. We have tried lots of different things and it looks a lot better but it isn’t completely gone. We are a little strapped for cash so we cant afford a big vet bill but we want to do what we can for her. Any suggestions?
I’m afraid its a trip to the vets mange is contagious so make sure you handle your dog with gloves and wash any towels you use on 60 degrees as mange can be passed onto humans.
it depends on what sort of mange it is do you know as sarcoptic mange and demedex mange are two different sorts of mange that need two different types of treatment.
i work for the rspca and if we have dogs with mange they are treated with a lime wash and antibiotics,a scraping needs to be taken to determine what sort of mange it is and the treatment required.
if in the UK there is the pdsa and rspca who offer low cost treatment to people on low incomes,you need to be in receipt of a benefit good luck
Temporary home treatment for mange?
My poor cat has mange, and I can’t get into the vet for two weeks! Does anyone have a safe home remedy to relieve this? I tried to put socks on his feet to stop him from scratching at it. No success, lol. I’ve heard of someone putting calamine lotion on it, but I’m afraid he’d lick it off and I’m not sure how safe that would be.
This is intended for Percy-and-Penny: You are in no position to assume what I do and do not let my cat do. My cat is not let out of the house because of the neighborhood. I am not laughing at my cat, just my desperate attempt at helping him. I have called the vet, and if you had read the question thoroughly, I did state that I was told it would be TWO WEEKS before they could get him in. I am obviously trying to help him or this question wouldn’t be posted. Please reread a question before you answer so hatefully.
Cats don’t normally get mange so do absolutely nothing until you get a correct diagnosis! Could be ringworm which requires a totally different treatment or ear mites…….the list goes on.
Two weeks is a long time to have to wait. Either call your vet & push them harder- ask to be called if they get a cancellation, etc. or see if you can get into another vet sooner.
Best wishes!
Cat Care & Health : Signs of Mange Mites in Cats
Mange mites in cats can either be a walking dandruff, which is easy to identify on black cats, or scabies, but a skin scraping is necessary to confirm the mange. Recognize the signs of mange mites with help from a practicing veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Expert: Robert Sidorsky, DVM
Bio: Dr. Robert Sidorsky has been a practicing veterinarian for more than 25 years.
Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
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Can your mange products be used on pregnant or nursing animals
Safe mange products for pregnant or nursing animals
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Does mange cure appear on your packaging?
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Dog Training & Canine Health : Symptoms & Treatment for Mange in Dogs
The symptoms of mange in dogs, which can be treated, include spotty fur, bald patches and bumps on the skin, and the treatments include antimicrobial shampoo to kill off the surface bacteria. Identify mange in dogs, which can be spread between animals, with information from a professional certified dog trainer in this free video on dog care.
Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg
Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com
Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
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