Anyone know how to cure demodectic mange?
My puppy is about 12 weeks old and she has demodectic mange it had been pass by her mother. Not really sure on what to do for her so maybe you guys can help. Maybe some of you have been though the same thing. Thanks for your help.
demodectic mange is a mite that naturally occurs on all dogs. some dogs when under stress or in a new environement will have an overpopulation of this mite and have hair loss. the tendancy of this can be genetic, but it’s not specifically something she “caught” from her mother. it is best treated under a veterinarians supervision and direction. ivermectin is often the drug of choice but you are better to get the dose from a vet. many vet will also use an antibiotic to help the dog from getting secondary infections also. since this is a sign of a weakened immune system. it is successfully treated in most cases. but i would start at your vet for further treatment.
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Here are the latest 2 danes that GDRST is taking in. They were dumped by their owner to the shelter.Mom was used for breeding obviously and it is apparent this was the last pup that didnt “sell”.
Mom & Pup both have Sarcoptic Mange and it is now being treated by a vet and they are resting in foster care learning what it is like to get love, food, and proper care.
Mom is HW Positive and has swollen joints with Scarpotic Mange.
Pup is only 10 weeks old with Sarcoptic Mange, Cataract in her eye from poor nutrition, and swollen joints as well..
If you would like to donate to help these 2 sweet gals please visit our website @ www.saveadane.org and click on our PayPal button. THank you for helping a Gentle Giant in need.
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Wonder pups have some fun
These are the 7 Wonders of the World…Wonder mom & her puppies. They were rescued from the shelter after having been separated from their mom upon intake. We reunited them upon rescue! YEA! They all had sarcoptic mange, but now in perfect health & mange free. They were born 1/1/01 & are available for adoption with www.thebarkinglot.net.
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My dog has sarcoptic mange, please help.?
My dog was diagnosed w/sarcoptic mange. She is getting injections to treat it, but I am worried about re-infestation. I can’t isolate her for 4-6 weeks while the shots begin to work and I am unclear on how often I should be cleaning everything she touches! I’ve cleaned everything in the house again and again, but how long until I can relax a little???
call the vet i feel sorry for you
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do you think this is sarcoptic mange and how do you treat it?
Well my vet won’t treat it until the slide results come back in 2 weeks.
My dogs are itching constantly and their hair is falling out on their ears and backs of their front legs. They are also itching their chest. Their skin is scaley.
I don’t want to wait 2 weeks to treat them so I’m trying home remedies in the meantime. I’m already using gentian violet (antifungal) and put vitamin E liquid on the scaley skin, but so far it’s not helping.
Please any suggestions because I am tempted to just go to another vet but my current vet said the reason he doens’t just want to treat it is because the medicine is harsh and he wants to be sure it’s sarcoptic mange or another fungal infection.
Thank you for ANY help
When he first checked the skin scrape right after he did it, he said all he saw was normal skin bacteria (staph i think) but then a few days later he said the slide changed colors and was fungal..i don’t understand why he can’t take a hair sand check for mites or something! and Ms. Manners…Im not sure..on my heels there are little bumps that look like poison ivy or mosquitoe bites but I do go walking through woods and fields so it could really be poison ivy. it itches but not terrible like my dogs are itching.
and my dogs don’t have little bumps, theirs is just like really scaley scabby skin and hair loss
my dog is a border collie mix
thank you for the link Jessie. ok if my vet doesn’t call me back by today (i called friday) i’ll see a new vet because I really think this is what it is..and if the treatment won’t hurt them i think that’s better than letting them scratch themselves raw, it just looks so uncomfortable for them
He hasn’t returned my call…I think he’s mad that I never picked up the antibiotics for my other dog, but i don’t want her on them if there’s no bacteria infection.
If it is sarcoptic mange, you are dealing with a mite, and there is no effective home treatment.
I know itching dogs are driving you nuts, but wait for his diagnosis.
(I dont know why it would take 2 weeks to diagnose sarcoptic mange….maybe they have to culture the fungus to eliminate that possibility).
Are you seeing any bites on you?
I know my mother was bitten by the mites when her dogs had sarcoptic mange.
That would be a clear indication that you are dealing with mange.
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The mites can be very hard to see, even with a skin scraping.
Sometimes a vet will just treat the dog for sarcoptic mange in order to eliminate it as a possibility. Why dont you ask him if he would be willing to do that?
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Symptoms and Treatment for Mange in Dogs?
I couple of weeks back I posted a Question on Yahoo Answers which didn’t seem to solve my dogs problem. For the last couple of months we have been backwards and forwards to the vets who don’t really seem to look into the issue instead they throw useless medication at her which has so far made her vomit the pills back up.
After a little more research on the internet I suspect that it could be a case of mange. But before I purchase any of the medication and cause her anymore stress I would like to get a second opinion; I am going to be taking her to the vets first thing Monday morning again… But I would really appreciate a professional’s opinion.
Molly has hair loss near her hind legs and around her eyes and nose. There is also a considerable amount of redness around the facial area, I will include a couple of pictures of Molly who’s going to be turning one this month so you can see these areas for yourself. Molly also is suffering from dandruff near her hind legs which you can’t really see from the pictures.
I love my dog and I really want the best for her but it seems the vet’s are only trying to milk us for our money, we have taken her to the vets about 5 times now for the same problem at 2 different veterinarians.
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What are the symptoms of mange?
What is the treatment to mange here in the UK?
Does it sound like Molly has mange?
I just want to thank everyone in advance
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Thank you for all the answers, as far as I am aware the only real change would be in her diet and that was from dry food to a mixture of wet and dry food.
I will be taking her to the vet on Monday and will ask for the Skin Scraping test.
That does sound and look like mange, in my opinion based on the mange cases I’ve seen. But it could possibly be other things as well.
First, you’ll need to know that there are two completely different types of mange:
1.) Sarcoptic mange: Highly contagious, and is generally passed from one animal to another. Although she doesn’t appear to have this type.
2.) Demodex (or Demodectic) mange: Not contagious through physical contact, this form is genetic based, and is usually passed down from parent to pup.
The symptoms of mange include: redness, flaky skin, chronic itching or biting, etc… and scabbing in the red/flaky areas. It usually begins on the face region (in my experience anyway), but can appear in other places. As far as treatment in the UK, I’m not sure if it’s any different, as I live in the US.
To diagnose mange, a vet would need to do a skin scraping of the effected areas to look for the mange mite. Keep in mind that Demodex is generally more difficult to see. Has your vet done any skin scrapings to determine that this IS mange?
Also, Demodex can reverse itself. A Demodex flare is caused by something impairing the immune system. This can be a fast change in food, a new allergy, an illness (even a small “cold” can cause it), stress, etc… If it IS Demodex and you can find the trigger, you can usually help the mange with little or no medication involved by simply removing the trigger. Demodex flares can happen at any time during a dog’s life, and can happen at any time that the immune system is impaired.
This could also be a case of allergies, a thyroid issue, etc… Did you change foods before this happened? Have you noticed any fleas? Have you recently moved to a new area? Has anything changed that could trigger an allergic reaction?
Your vet may well be doing the best that he can. If you’re not happy with the treatment your dog is receiving, find a new vet. Finding a vet that you like, etc… can take time, and you may end up going through a good number of various vets.
Get more facts on Mange, Symptoms, and Treatment here.
Demodectic mange questions?
We adopted a dog from a rescue shelter only to discover that she had demodectic mange. She would itch and rub and roll and scratch until she was bleeding. The folds of her mouth were red and swollen and she had a spot that bled next to her eye where she would rub her face along the grass every second that she went outside. A skin scraping was done and the diagnosis of demodectic mange was made. She was treated with Ivermectin orally and an antibiotic. She never displayed hair loss as the rash like bumps and redness appear mainly on her belly and under her arms in the armpit areas. She has been on this medication for two weeks and she is not getting any better. She still itches and scratches and rubs like crazy which I have read is not a side affect of the mites. I have to take her for a follow up this week and I was wondering how long does this mange treatment take to start working? And also, I know that the mites are present in all dogs so wouldn’t a scraping show them present in every dog? Is it possible that she is suffering from an allergy on top of the mange which is causing the itching?
Erm, she has DEMODECTIC mange not SARCOPTIC mange…there is a difference.
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Put the dog in t-shirts while she heals up. It controls the damage done by the scratching. Severe Demodex can take months to clear up, so don’t expect miracles.
The antibiotic is probably to cure a bacterial skin infection caused by the scratching.
Demodex mites are NOT visible unless they wake up. so no, you can’t do a skin scraping on just any dog and find mites. In healthy dogs they are dormant.
You need to get this girl on a really good diet and some immune booster vitamins.
The good news is oral Ivermectin is pretty cheap and works!
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I have chickens dogs & cats. My dogs have mites (mange). Is there a safe product to use with all these pets?
I think the mites came from the chickens. Is Sevin dust safe to use on the yard & pets? Or is there something better?
Sevin dust if you read the label is for chickens as I recall.A powder that you would not want your cats & dogs to be inhaling.
A vet generally takes a scraping to determine what type of mange to treat.You need to know exactly what your animal has in order to correctly medicate.
Many products are species specific and toxic to other animals.
I certainly would not use the dust on domestic pets.Call your vet is the general and safe answer.
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Neglected Golden Retriever
This severely neglected dog was dropped off by my house. How can anyone treat an animal this way?
Honey was accepted by a small rescue “Wags to Whiskers” in Tuttle, OK. She has been starved and is emaciated. She has sarcoptic mange, heartworms, tapeworms and some dental issues. She is a lovely dog whose beautiful light shines through it all.
Honey is expected to have large vet bills so any donations would be appreciated.
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neglected Chinese Sharpei dog with Mange saved from death part 2
Angel is getting an anitboitic cream massaged gently into her skin after her bath to help treat demodex mange. after all the abuse she has endured, she has such a sweet disposition. I found her at the pound. we are trying to get her to California to a lady that wants to adopt her. I am just one person, not a rescue. if you would like to donate to her care and transport please send donations to paypal account sisteramy@hotmail.com. any help would really make a difference.
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