advice on treating a dogs environment after sarcoptic mange.?
Okay I’ve been scouring the internet looking for some insight on this or for other people with the same problem but have turned up nothing. Okay I have a puppy that I rescued off of highway and she has sarcoptic mange, my older dog has also now contracted it. They are both inside dogs and I was wondering how I should go about treating my home for the mites after I bring them back from the vet. Im hoping to get them both shots of Ivermetcin (sp) and was wondering would that protect them while I clean and do laundry and stuff or should I find a way to keep them outside? Also has anyone ever tried that revolution products? Its relatively new and I was just trying to decide between the two because my puppy is small and Im afraid it could hurt her. Anyway, Would head lice spray be good to treat the environment. How long do mites live off the host. And will the mites on my husband and I go away once we have treated the dogs??? Please someone help. Im really at a loss here.
Hi, buy a product called Permethrin(Permethryn?) its a powder used to kill mites on roses and other plants:go to gardening centre!
This is only to treat the floors.The bedding and other clothing that you were wearing:hot water and soap(detergent)
Check Google:scabies treatment(yes people get it too!)
Are you getting any itchy spots anywhere (usually people get it on the waist, upper body)
Get more information on how to prevent sarcoptic mange from the environment here.
IVM liqiud for treatment of mange mites?
I bought a Pit Bull puppy. She is 6 months now. When I bought her I noticed 1 little spot on her head missing hair. I thought it was just from the pups playing rough. She has been to the vet for shots and spaying. I noticed another spot where she was losing hair. I asked the vet and he said it was common with the breed and to keep an eye on it. It got worse and I took her back to have it scraped and checked under a microscope. It turned out she has the non-contagious mange mites. I was given IVM liquid to give to her. My vet is closed today and I would just call and ask them. Anyways, she has diareaha real bad now. Does anyone here know the side effects of this medicine?
Ivermectin is a good medicine for mange and widely prescribed. Diarrhea is a side effect and needs to be watched. You will want to call your vet in the morning to get an anti-diarrheal medication for him. Check to make sure he isn’t dehydrated, (if you pull his skin up, does it stay there? that’s a sign of dehydration and also if you can feel his gums and they are dry or sticky, that is a sign too). If he is you may need to take him to the vet right away. If not offer him plenty of water until you can get him in. You might also want to give him some H2O in his food or give him some boiled chicken and rice with his food
Pits are prone to mange, my Search and rescue pit suffered from it off and on for over 2 years. Along with the vet prescribed medication, i also got a food supplement to add to his food named PETS-ALIVE and it worked very well in helping him recover. I did not have to use long term and his skin has been great since then. (the link is listed below).
Demodectic Mange? Has your dog had this?
I have been going back and forth to the vet with what we thought were food allergies. I take her back at 7:30 in the morning and I think I my have diagnosed my dog so the vet can finally treat her. I got my APBT at the shelter on June 12th, and June 20th she had 8 pups. What i have read about demodectic “red” mange, is that all dogs are born with this mite but some dogs are more likely to have on out break. Like an immune-suppressive hormone imbalance, like heat, pregnancy, or nursing. Can anyone tell me about the treatment? She has it in her paws, Demodectic Pododermatitis, which is said to be the hardest area to treat. She also has it on her face and back. So, do you know what treatment is like, how long does treatment take, and is she likely to get this skin condition over and over. I will be dropping her off at the vet in the morning at 7:30. Just wanted a little heads up if anyone can help. Thank you.
I just adopted her in mid june, took her staight to the vet and he said that spaying her could cause complications because she was so far in her pregnancy. I did not know she was pregnant when i brought her home due to the fact she was so thin from being on the streets. Or thin for a pregnant dog, she actually look normal. The shelter gave me an extention on the spay until the pups are weaned, and i will get her spayed as soo as the vet gives the go ahead. Also, she did not get any of her shots, he said we had to wait on that too.
@ Shanna- Thank you, I was wondering if everyone was answering questions about what to name their peek-a-poos. I appreciate your knowledge and will post what the vet said in this question tomorrow.
I dropped her off about an hour ago. So im hoping to know the results by lunch. I didn’t take in any of the pups. They said they will tell me if i need to bring them in but so far i don’t see any signs in them. The one thing that concerns me is that one of the pups has a small white csyst on his lip. Im going to take him so the vet can look at him when i pick my girl up.
I just got back from the vet and they did not fin any Demodex on her. She said that when they first saw her that bith of the vets said she had demodectic mange. After doing several scrapes they found no demodex. They are stumped. They put her on antibiotis in case of bacterial infection, Promeris for demodex even though they didn’t find any they are not completely ruling it out, and Malaseb a medicated shampoo for her skin. If she is not better in two weeks they are going to run some more tests and try some steroids. So if you have any more suggestions please e-mail me. thank you.
Since demodectic mange is primarily an immune issue, it can be treated several different ways depending on the severity and health of the animal. I have had fosters with mild demodex mange that recover with nothing other than a healthy diet of holistic kibble and skin ointment. I’ve had others that required many dips or lengthy treatments with ivermectin.
How likely she is to get it again depends entirely on her and her health. It’s not likely that she’d get it again with a good diet and such but it’s not impossible.
Make sure whatever you are feeding her is good quality…..no corn, wheat, soy or by-products. Diet is very important when dealing with an immune deficient dog.
Added: You are smart to wait on shots and spaying. You don’t want to upset the dog’s immune system anymore, so wait until the mange is completely gone before stressing her system anymore with immunizations and spay surgery.
Click here to learn more about Demodectic Mange and the best treatment for it.
my dog might have fox mange can i catch it or my cats?
“Sarcoptic Mange – You Can Get It”
“Mange” is a non-descript term used to imply a condition caused by mites on or near the skin surface. This week we will discuss “Sarcoptic Mange” which is caused by a tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei variety canis in the dog (the “itch mite”) and Notoedres cati which is quite similar and the cause of head mange in the cat. Dogs, hogs, cattle, horses, sheep, man, etc. all have their own individual varieties of Sarcoptes mites which affect them; hence the names Sarcoptes scabiei var. canis, Sarcoptes scabiei var. bovis, Sarcoptes scabiei var. suis, etc.
“Sarcoptic Mange” the Disease
As will be described below in the life cycle of Sarcoptes scabiei, these mites like to tunnel in the upper layers of the skin. When they do so they cause the host to become sensitized and an intense inflammatory reaction occurs. This results in an aggravating itch for the infested host. The constant scratching results in hair loss and damage to the skin by self-mutilation. Although the lesions start on the thinly haired areas such as the ears, muzzle and around the eyes, if let go the condition can spread over the entire body. Serum ( the clear component of blood) seeps out of the tunnels to the surface of the skin and causes thick scabs to form. Secondary bacterial infection usually occurs causing pus to accompany the scabs. “Not a pretty picture”.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is accomplished by deep skin scraping in 12 or more affected sites. The skin must be scraped in numerous sites at the very edges of the advancing lesions. This is because the mites are usually at the head of the tunnels beneath the skin. Occasionally, Sarcoptes mites can be very difficult to retrieve and the animal is treated based on the characteristic lesions and the response to therapy.
The life cycle of Sarcoptes scabei mites
As can be seen in the image below, Sarcoptes mites spend their entire life on or in the skin. The male and female copulate on the skin surface and the male soon dies off. The female then burrows into the upper layer of skin (stratum corneum) and begins forming a honey-comb of tunnels. As she tunnels along eggs are laid that fill the tunnels. Adult mites feed on the serum (clear component of blood) that oozes into the tunnels from the surrounding irritated tissue. When the female mite completes her egg laying mission she dies at the end of the tunnel. The eggs soon hatch to form larvae and then molt to become nymphs. The larvae and nymphs also feed on serum and skin debris. When the nymph makes a final molt to become an adult they return to the skin surface where they mate and start the life-cycle over anew. Transmission from animal to animal is thought to be through direct contact. Dog and cats in close contact with an infected host are succeptible. Animals can also become infected from fomites e.g. infested pens and blankets, combs, brushes, collars and any upholstered surfaces. Young and poorly nourished animals are the most succeptible to infection.
How is Sarcoptic Mange treated?
The Pet
Sarcoptic mange is fairly easy to kill with dips (Amitraz), pour-on miticides (alcohol based Ivomec), or oral products (Milbemycin – Interceptor). The condition also may need to be treated with an antibiotic for the secondary bacterial infection and corticosteroids to decrease the intense itch and inflammation.
The Environment
Adult Sarcoptic mange mites can live for 21 days in the environment without feeding. For that reason all brushes, combs, collars, bedding, carpeting and upholstered surfaces must be sprayed with an insecticide. Household flea treatment products effectively kill the adult mites. One or two thorough applications generally destroys adults in the environment.
Can people get Sarcoptic Mange?
Yes! Ever hear of the “Seven Year Itch”? That’s another term for Sarcoptic Mange in humans. Like pets, humans have a particular variety of mites that can cause advanced ” Sarcoptic mange”. This is totally separate variety from the ones that cause “mange” in dogs and cats; however, if the variety of mange mite that affects dogs and cats gets on a human it can cause a nasty red welt just like a mosquito bite. Several of these bites can be rather troublesome. Since these varieties are not well adapted to humans, they do not produce the extensive tunnels and cause the advanced lesions and scabs over the skin surface. They just burrow in a short distance and die. This causes inflammation and the resulting welt.
http://www.dr-dan.com/sarcopt.htm
can cats get mange and how can you tell they have it?
my cat dose not have fleas yet all around his tail his neck up onto the back of his head along the middle of his back and now its spreading onto his thighs he has scabby bumps that you can tell itch very badly and he’s starting to lose his hair yet I see no fleas I have seen little tiny smaller than fleas blackish brown bugs crawling on him every once in a while please help I can’t afford a vet but If I knew what was wrong I could focus on getting the right meds
Yes, cats can get mange it’s called Feline Scabies (Notoedric Mange) see:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2236+2239&aid=737
And, you do need to take him to the vet. Most vets are happy to help you with payment arrangements.
good luck!
Red mange treatment?! PLEASE help!?
We have a 10 week old boxer mix pup that had a rash on his head. We took him to the vet, and they decided that it was red mange. They gave us the meds to dip him in. We brought him home and dipped him yesterday. Today, it looks WORSE! What’s happening? I plan on calling the vet tomorrow, because they aren’t in tonight, because it is so late. PLEASE HELP!
Your vet must not have explained mange to you very well at all. Mange mites damage the hair follicles and all the hair dies and falls out. Just because the mites are killed by the dip doesn’t mean your dog will miraculously be cured. The hair takes quite a bit of time to grow back. Your dog’s hair will continue to fall out and he will look worse until the new hair grows back in.
You really should call your vet and get a good explanation of mange.
Find the Safe & Non-toxic mange treatment that works here.
Does anybody have suggestions on how to deal with mange ?
My englishbull dog had rash on her head the vet said it was mange , that was passed on by her parents she will have for the rest of her life.she is only 1yr old now she has it all over her neck she takes a bath 5 times a day she sees the vet 1 every week to dip . this is so exspensive is there anybody that has had this prolem with there dog and is there anything to do for her
Demodectic mange is not generally contagious; these mites thrive only on very specific hosts (dogs) and transmission usually occurs only from the mother to nursing puppies during the first few days after birth.
Some breeds appear to have an increased risk of mild cases as young dogs, including the Afghan Hound, American Staffordshire Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Chihuahua, Shar Pei, Collie, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Bulldog, German Shepherd Dog, Great Dane, Old English Sheepdog, American Pit Bull Terrier, West Highland White Terrier and Pug. There is strong evidence that a predilection for juvenile demodectic mange is inherited.
Minor, localized cases are often treated with medicated shampoos and not treated with agents aimed at killing mites as these infestations often resolve within several weeks in young dogs.
Demodectic mange with secondary infection is treated with antibiotics and medicated shampoos as well as parasiticidal agents. Amitraz is a parasiticidal rinse that is licensed for use in many countries for treating canine demodicosis. It is applied weekly or biweekly, for several weeks, until no mites can be detected by skin scrapings.
Demodectic mange in dogs can also be managed with avermectins, although there are few countries which license these drugs, which are given by mouth, daily, for this use. Ivermectin is used most frequently.
I would talk with your vet and see if using the Ivermectin daily dose for a month might work in your situation. You need to kill the mites, they will need to do monthly skin scrapings to verify that the mites are gone.
Demodectic mange is primarily a problem for young dogs. It is a genetic anomoly that the dog can pass on to next generation. She is spayed, yes?
There are all kinds of “natural treatments” for mange, have no clue if they work. Mostlikely not.
You have a breed that is know for having skin issues. This appears to be the first issue.
Dealing with mange? Find your Solution to Mange Problem, here.
home remedy for sarcoptic mange on dogs?
extreme itching,flakey skin, loss of hair, build up of flakey skin skin red and sores due to scratching.
How did you know that it is Sarcoptic mange? Did you take the dog to a vet and have a skin scraping done?
Mange comes in three varieties: Demodectic, Cheyletiella and Sarcoptic. It is caused by different species of mites, tiny eight-legged critters related to spiders.
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.
Please take your dog to the vet for the appropriate 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.
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/mange1.html
Feline Scabies/mange in indoor cats…please help!?
I have five cats in my household, which are separated into 2 groups….two older cats who live in the main living areas, and 3 that are in a shared bedroom. They are like this because they cannot get along. The two older (and i mean older, one is 19 and the other is 12) have no claws while the 3 younger ones do…the younger ones are very dominate and agressive toward other cats so this is just the living arrangement.
They all are indoor cats. None of them are outdoor kitties. They never go outside, but they do sit near open windows or doors but cannot get out due to screens.
Two of the three kitties (who are brothers) that are in the bedroom have these round little scabs near their tail, between their shoulder blades, and on the tops of their head. I have taken them to the vet a couple of years ago with this same problem but it just ended up being nothing more than scabbing from scratching, but nothing serious. No mange, no nothing. The third kitty doesn’t have this, even though they all live, eat and sleep together. He is not related at all, so i don’t know if he may have a different skin reaction because of different genetics.
So my question is this (and i’m trying to be detailed for you as possible to possibly diagnose the issue):
Is it possible for indoor cats to get mange? We do have a dog that obviously goes outside, so could he possibly bring it in and give it to the indoor kitties?
I don’t think they have mange, because they are not going bald from itching, by any means whatsoever. And they are not itching insessintly, so is this possible?
Also, i know that a particular kind of scabies/mange can be transmitted to human beings, and if you know any of these symptoms of animal to human scabies could you let me know…..
Thanks!
Did they ever check for Ring worm? Perfectly round, scabby, hairless patches could be one of 50 types of ring worm. And NO, Ring Worm isnt worms, Its fungus. Depending on which type it is it can be passed to humans. Some ring worm is more difficult that others to get rid of. Some types can just be killed off with pills while others require repeated dips and washes. I would have them check for that first, then if they scraped for mange I doubt its that. Might be stress related since there are 3 cats confined to one room and having to share with cats they dont like. I would find a way to alternate the cats in order to give them more interaction than just a room. Its hard I understand but thats no fair to all 5 cats.
DO NOT SPRAY DESENEX on a cats wounds. What that person just advised is very stupid. If she got that advice from Yahoo that’s craziness… a vet would not prescribe it. YOU NEED TO FIND OUT IF ITS RINGWORM FIRST before spraying an ANTIFUNGAL for a HUMAN FOOT FUNGUS infection. Yes that’s whats Desenex is for. Jock Itch and Athletes foot. NOT FOR CAT RINGWORM. Its very toxic and can cause liver damage if over exposed or licked from the coat. Get a vets diagnosis first and get the meds from him please. RING WORM is NOT genetic and is she had gone to vet he could have told her this. Its a FUNGUS infection and its CONTAGIOUS. Meaning if one has it then all can get it, including you. If you have a Woods lamp or a Black light you can turn off the lights and having it as dark as possible. Run it over the spots. If they glow its ring worm for sure.
