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I have spent in Excess of $900 at two different vets. I live in a big city with the best care. I am going at a different angle because I am worried that she will become Toxic from meds. Please Dont Answer if you need to be Critical. We adore our pet.
This Is DEMODICTIC mange

Unfortunately, Demodectic Mange is the worst one, as it is caused by the parasites that already live in all of us. It usually comes out because of a weakened immune system, which can be caused by a malnourished mom, or removing the puppies from mom too soon. Please do not take your dog off the vet meds. It takes a long time for the symptoms of this kind of mange to go away, and if you pull the meds now, you might have a nasty recurrence.
I have a dog who I adopted at three months-she had mange so bad she was completely bald. We gave her all the meds for 7 months, and she is now completely a beauty queen. My vet gave me an immune system supplement vitamin to boost her immunities. It is only available from a vet and is called Duralactin. It is made from mothers milk and has mom’s immunities in it. It strengthened her immune system and enabled her to heal much faster than normal, and she has no bald patch recurrence at all.
You also need to know that this type of mange can recurr at any time during your dogs life, and you will need to be on the lookout for it.

Before I get the sermons on mange, demodectic mange is hereditary and not communicable. And even if a dog carries it, it may never show.

We found out last fall that our poor 12 year old dachshund carries demodectic mange, before that we had no idea what it was. In the last 8 months he has undergone 3 treatments for recurrence, this morning I noticed it’s coming back.

While I don’t, usually, mind taking him to the vet, this is between $400 & $600 each treatment, $1400 in the last 8 months, and frankly I don’t have that right now.

Does anyone know of an inexpensive, effective, over the counter treatment for this ailment? And please, just for my peace of mind, let me know how you are aware of its effectiveness. Being in the veterinarian field would help.

I thank you in advance for any help you may provide! So does my poor suffering baby!
Sorry about the dropped "r!"

Do you know of an over the counter treatment FOR Demodectic Mange?
He CANNOT be reinfected by another dog or bedding! This can’t be transferred from one dog to another or to people! This is HEREDITARY, it is a part of his chemical makeup.

He was 2 when we adopted him from a shelter, and we had no idea. According to our vet, they usually, and immediately "fix’ any animal they know carries it so as not to pass it to future generations!
He is the love of my life and I would do anything for him! They believe this has shown itself due to stress, he is in, otherwise, perfect health. But, his human Mom has been ill and in and out of the hopital and they think this may have contributed to his sudden prolific showing of this condition.

I thank you for all of your informative answers. I hope we can soon have him on the road to recovery and living many more happy, healthy years!
Apparently I can’t type today! "hospital"

Sorry!

You are correct on your information. And the outbreak is likely due to stress. Thing is, most all dogs carry the demodex mites. A lot of puppies have skin irritation from it. Most adults don’t. The adults that do generally have weak immune systems, allowing the mites to get the upper hand, so to speak. Your dog being 12 and stressed about mom could definitely weaken his immune system.
I’d try another vet. Or, if you’re really faithful to your vet, ask about Ivomec oral as treatment for Demodex. It’s cheaper, easier, and often more effective than the dips, baths, etc. I had a puppy with undiagnosed liver disease. She also had demodex. The special shampoo and gasoline smelling dip did nothing, really. Later, when I worked at a vet’s office (NOT the one that treated my puppy, mind you) we often used Ivomec for demodectic Mange Treatment. It was almost always highly effective, and a whole lot easier on the owners and dogs. Granted, the stuff tastes nasty, but it works well. (And yes, I have tasted it. Curiosity got me.) You give a certain amount (calculated by the vet, as the medication is very concentrated and I’m not even attempting that math!) orally by syringe every day for a couple of weeks and things should be cleared up. You might even be able to do a phone call and get the vet to have a prescription ready for you, since it’s an existing condition. Then you at least wouldn’t have another office visit fee and all.

You really need to take it to a vet as soon as possible to make sure that is the problem.It could just be stress.I have seen this happen to mine when I moved and after he got used to his new environment it went away.
But if you can’t then most pet stores sell products that you can bathe it with

Good luck
and sorry to hear about this problem.

i was adviced to use a pinch of sulphur with milk to cure dog mange ……i have seen improvement in my dog ,growth of hair, reduced scratching..but am unsure of the dose and how long to continue…any ideas?
vet has prescribed half of 12 mg ivermectin for six weeks (because its a young dog) and 3 days dose of avil…..which treatment should i follow?
she has small pink boils so i think its Sarcoptic Mange

Our shepherd is just coming to the end of treatment.

I used Omega Oil capsules (1000 mg), 400 iu Vitamin E, selenium and 50 mg Zinc in her food. I was also using an antibacterial shampoo twice a week. I found a drop of grapefruit seed extract in each handful of shampoo was great too – its a really powerful antibacterial/antiviral/antimicrobial agent so use with care!

Homeopathically I was giving her sulphur, graphite and silicea tabs (30X) twice a day, for seven days only, break of 3 days, then another dose for a week.

I think a combination of all this really helped her. You have to be patient – its a long, slow cure unfortunately. Please check with your vet before trying out any of the above just to make sure they will be safe and suitable for your pet. Best of luck.

I’ve been reading on the internet that it takes 3 weeks for mange mites to completely die after the first treatment. Does that mean this dog can’t be around other dogs for 3 weeks? Or are the mange mites still alive but unable to infect other dogs (like they’re slowly dying)?

Does anybody know definitively? I’ve read so many conflicting things on the internet, I’m about to scream!
This is a rescue who received free treatment. I do not have a vet at my disposal.

Also, as per two other vets, skin scrapings do NOT determine whether a dog has mange or not. Only 20% of dogs with any type of mange have positive skin scrapings.

Sometimes it can take longer it all depends on the strength of the treatment and the infestation. Talk to your vet to be sure. If it is Sarcoptic Mange then I wouldn’t let this dog around other dogs until the skin scrapings come back with ZERO mites, otherwise you are still putting the other dogs at risk for catching the mange. The only way to know for sure is to talk to your vet.

Noticed dry skin on my hedgehog….I put her on a black piece of paper and rustled her quills. A few quills fell out along with some moving "specks" so I know she has mange. I will take her to vet asap but wondering if anyone has had this happen to them with their hedgehog and about how much it cost for treatment?

Cost can vary greatly depending on where you are located and on your veterinarian. I’ve paid anywhere from $30-60 just to walk in and see the veterinarian… medication, skin scraping, etc is an additional cost.

I recommend calling your veterinarian and asking them how much they charge for seeing the hedgehog and treating it for mites. That way you are prepared when you get the bill.

Can i give my 1 year old English Bulldog advantage for fleas when he is being treated for demodex mange? He is still missing some hair on his back and is on ivermectin.

Yes you can use the advantage in conjunction with ivermectin.
The hair may grow back but it may not.

the form of mange is demoex. it causes her to itch like crazy. her ears have bumps and scabs. and she bites herself till she bleeds. if we don’t take her to the vets she is only going to get worse. but i haven’t read very many good things about it. are there any other options for treatments?
i have taken her to the vet and they say the dips will help but if it’s toxic to her health shouldn’t i be trying to find another option?
the treatment IS EXPENSIVE. and frontline and advantix are NOT an option. this form of mange is herreditary and is caused when the puppy has an immature immune system, not a stressed immune system. and we haven’t let it go for too long as some have suggested. we have taken her to numerous vets before one figured out what is wrong. she can’y die from this she is just beyond very uncomfortable. i just want to make sure there aren’t any other LEGIT solutions before we pay over 400 something for a treatment that is hazardess to her health.

Just do the dips, they are not the best but it will clearly help her in this case. Then, see if there is any preventative things you can do so this doesn’t happen again. Good luck and I hope your pup feels better!

Who among us has never been in a large group of people and felt timid, nervous, and even downright terrified? Feelings such as these can happen from time to time, especially if we are a generally shy person. But when feelings of fear and panic are present in all situations such as these, you may be exhibiting signs of social anxiety – persistent and severe heightened fear and panic in social situations. When these feelings take over and begin to impact the way in which you socialize and engage in personal relationships, it is thought that treatment can significantly benefit the way in which we manage these overwhelming feelings.

Social anxiety is defined as feelings of fear or panic in anticipation of social situations – or while participating in social situations. These psychological feelings that people are judging you or you are under a microscope can lead to physical symptoms that may include increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, sweating, shaking, headache, and diarrhea, among others. While social anxiety is considered an occurrence, social anxiety disorder falls within the umbrella of anxiety disorder that encapsulates everything from generalized anxiety disorder to obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias.

A diagnosis of social anxiety disorder is generally made when there is ongoing and persistent feelings of panic and apprehension associated with commonplace social situations; daily life is thwarted by these feelings of anxiety and the sufferer sees the ramifications in their relationships – familial, platonic, and romantic. People who experience this type of anxiety feel as if their every move is being watched and they are convinced that they will humiliate themselves in a room full of people. Often the fear is so palpable that all social interaction is avoided in order to avoid the feeling.

In fact, for anyone who has ever experienced stage fright while performing in front of a group of people, the feelings associated with social anxiety are much the same thing. Those who suffer from this type of anxiety feel in a constant state of stage fright whenever they are in social situations – as if they are expected to perform.

Not surprisingly, those who suffer with this anxiety – and are not aware of the magnitude or definition of what they are managing – will often attempt to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs during social engagements. Such substances often have the ability to lower inhibitions enough that sufferers can mange their social time without feeling incapacitated. But this is hardly the safe or effective way to treat anxiety.

Treating this anxiety can be done in a number of ways. Cognitive-behavioral therapy with a licensed and reputable therapist teaches the patient how to rewire their thoughts and change their behaviors associated with the source of anxiety. Often there is a certain amount of exposure therapy wherein the patient is introduced to sources of anxiety – but in a controlled and safe environment. The hope is that continued exposure with positive outcomes will eventually desensitize the patient from this type of anxiety.

Medication is also available that treats a wide variety of anxiety. Your doctor is best in the position to determine what medication may work for you and will monitor your progress. In most cases, a combination of therapy and medication works most successfully in treating social anxiety.

M. Jedediah
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/what-is-social-anxiety-128814.html

We have a long-haired male with mange, any treatment ideas?

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http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/MNAALAS/Hamsters.html