Symptoms and Treatment for Mange in Dogs?
How to Solve 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.
Best answer to the person who can answer these questions:
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
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.
Types of Mange in Dogs
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?
Best Treatment for Mange in Dogs
Mange Breeder Pack is designed for the Breeders or people who have several pets with Demo Mange. This pack focuses on attacking the Mange HEAD-ON. It’s easy-to-use, safe and works quickly.
- (2) 8 oz. / 236 ml Sulfinex Cream
- (2) 8 oz. / 236 ml Mange Treatment Spray
- (1) 32 oz. / 946 ml PuraCleenRx Disinfectant Spray
The Mange Breeder Pack offers potent antimicrobial action for your pets’ environment as well their skin to attack the Mange head-on.
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.
Does Anyone Know Of Any At Home Remedies For Demodectic Mange or Red Mange?
Demodectic Mange Problem
I found a stray dog that has been diagnosed with demodectic/red mange. Unfortunately I don’t have the funds to get the recommended dipping, it would be close to 400 dollars. Does anyone have any suggestions?
There are a few cures, but you need a vets help. Demedex mange is caused by a weaken immune system, so will need ongoing treatment, so it won’t reoccure. Ask your vet about ivomec treatments, or heartworm meds with ivomec. Word of warning: Some vets WILL NOT use ivomec, it is by far the cheapest treatment for mange, BUT it is also highly toxic, and a very small overdose will kill your dog. Once given there is no treatment. And some breeds are more suseptible to ivomec.(Collie breeds)
Demodectic Mange Treatment
Demodectic Mange Treatment – Kennel Combo
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Treating Sarcoptic Mange MYSELF?
Sarcoptic Mange on Dogs
My dogs have sarcoptic mange. It took 4 weeks to convince any vet of this because they wanted to blame allergies and saw no mites in the skin scrape. Right, $2000 later my dogs STILL have sarcoptic mange and NO treatment. I ordered on my own this white sulfur. I want to also treat them with revolution though. It’s such an easy treatment for this, my mind is boggled by the fact that no vet could just do this.
Anyway, I called my vet yesterday and asked this too. I’m tired of the vets and my dogs are suffering pretty bad and getting worse. My dog now has a hematoma in his other ear (his first hematoma was fixed with five drainings and steroid injections), he is BLEEDING my other dog has lesions on her stomach now.
I want to buy revolution and treat it myself immediately. But I don’t know if I can because I just gave them frontline plus on Nov 1 AND my dog has a liver problem.
My vet was off today but he called me back. He said yes there could be problems, it’s up to me I “could try it”.
I’M SO FUCKING FRUSTRATED!!!! I DONT HAVE A DVM I CANT MAKE THESE DECISIONS WHAT IF I MAKE ONE THAT HURTS MY DOGS???????
This is the FOURTH vet. And I’ve been to 2 others in this area they’re awful. This one is the best one but he leaves all the decisions up to me because he doesn’t know what to do. I don’t either!!!
So anyone with knowledge about this please, can I give revolution when I already gave frontline plus this month and I don’t know. If you say ask a vet or go see a vet, you will automatically be blocked.
Preventing Sarcoptic Mange
To use revolution for a mange infestation, it has to be given every 2 weeks I read so it will be an overdose even without the frontline but that’s the treatment.
I already have mite bites on me but they aren’t as bad as my dogs at all. but they’re typical sarcoptic mange..on my knees, shoulders and had it on my ankles. they seem to go away on me in 2 weeks but i got them again.
One of my dogs (noncollie) was given the heartgard injection (not pill, it was a higher dose) and immediately she stopped itching for about 24 hrs, but then started again because my other dog wasn’t given the shot
skin culture ruled out bacterial and fungal infections,allright no revolution. CRAP. the white sulfur should come tomorrow I had it 2 day delivery. i don’t know if that will work now because I’m thinking, these mites burrow under the skin how is anyything topical going to work. I’m sorry I was upset when I wrote this.
Best Sarcoptic Mange Treatment
The Veterinary strength Sarcoptic Mange 8 oz Combo combines the power of veterinary strength products with a gentle, safe, non-toxic sarcoptic mange-combating formula perfect for treating larger breeds of animals (over 10 pounds) with mild cases of sarcoptic mange.
- (1) 8 oz. / 236 ml Sulfinex Cream
- (1) 8 oz. / 236 ml Mange Treatment Spray
The Sarcoptic Mange Mite 8 oz. Combo offers the same powerful features as the Sarcoptic Mange Combo 2 oz. , but supplies larger quantities that are suitable for treating larger animals (10 or more pounds) with more severe cases of sarcoptic mange.
Neem powder given daily will build the dogs immune system and neem oil can be use externally ( however not on lesions) http://www.discoverneem.com/neem-oil-for-dogs.html
-treating sarcoptic mange MYSELF?-
