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There are probably hundreds of recipes for various concoctions of stuff to deal with Demodex mange in dogs, and the vast majority of them are worthless. To understand treatment for Demodex, you need to start with some basic information about the mite.

Demodex is a normal mite found on just about every dog. Most dogs have a robust immune system and are able to control and live with the parasite with no symptoms or issues for their lives. There is some evidence that certain breeds have a reduced ability to naturally control Demodex, so this may be something to watch for if you have a purebred dog.

Puppy mange is a common flare-up of Demodex in young dogs just entering puberty; it appears the hormone fluctuations can cause Demodex to erupt into a problem. Otherwise, most clinically significant Demodex infestations (where you see the scaly skin, redness, itchiness and general unhappy-looking dog) are related to an underlying immune problem. Sometimes this can be another skin infection (yeast, bacterial, flea infestation, etc), other times it may be the outward manifestation of a food allergy, still other times it may indicate an auto-immune or hormone disorder. Generally once the underlying issue is corrected, the dog's immune system will keep Demodex under control.

Home treatment for Demodex is not advised, since you won't necessarily be able to correct the underlying problem. Diagnosis is based upon performing multiple skin scrapings to look for excessive numbers of Demodex canis in the dermis. Once diagnosed, a veterinarian will generally prescribe a parasiticide such as milbemycin or fipronil to kill the Demodex over-growth as well as start looking for the underlying issue. Treatment is often an extended and involved process, as the veterinarian and owner have to work as a team to control two problems - the Demodex and the underlying immune issue.

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Demodicosis (Red Mange)

Demodicosis (red mange) is a skin disease caused by a small mite not visible to the naked eye. This mite lives down in the root of the hair. All normal dogs have a small population of mites, but only certain animals will get a disease from mite overgrowth. In some cases, the tendency to develop demodectic mange runs in families.

The disease is seen in TWO FORMS in dogs. There is a localized form where only small areas of the skin are affected, and a generalized form where the majority of the body and/or the feet are involved. Symptoms include loss of hair and reddening of the skin. Affected areas may be scabby, crusty and sometimes itchy. Skin infections due to damage by the mite are common. Skin infections can become so severe that they threaten a dog's life, with ulcers, swelling and fever. Juvenile-onset generalized demodicosis is a familial disease and affected dogs and their parents should not be bred.

Treatment of demodectic mange depends on the patient's age and the severity of the disease. In the localized form, the dog may heal on its own. Many times a cream or gel will be used to aid in healing. It is important that dogs with the localized form be observed for a worsening of the condition or spread to other areas. Infrequently the topical medication may cause the affected areas to look worse before the areas begin to heal. If a skin infection is present, antibiotics will be needed.

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Mange is manageable at home. Go to www.milehighbullmastiffs.com and you will find a link for a book that covers curing your pets health issue's at home, and not having to spend hundreds of dollars at the vet. Diet is all you need to do to get rid of this, it will take up to 6 months but your pet will get better. Dogs show health issue's through their skin. I dealt with the same issue's with my pet, and had to find the answers on my own since the vet only treated her with ivermectin, antibiotics and prednisone. Once I stopped the treatments everything came back, I finally found the right solutions to help her. She ended up with autoimmune disease, which I think was genetics but she did live as healthy as possible for years.

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Hydrogen Peroxide and Borax mixed together and used to wash your dog is one remedy. Honey is another remedy when wiped on, then wiped off your animal. Apple cider vinegar given internally can also help with mange symptoms.

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Coooking oil can supposidly make the skin feel more soothed and stop dogs from scratching themselves, though the best thing to do is take him or her to the vet. My friends dog caught the mange of the sheep, and the vet gave her a cream to apply on her skin and coat with cleared it up in 6-8 weeks, hope this helped.

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While there are "old wives'" remedies for mange, such as motor oil, none of them work and will only extend your dog's suffering. Mange requires aggressive treatment, which begins at the vet's office, where the disease can be correctly identified. (There are two kinds, one of which is very hard to treat. There are also other diseases that cause hair loss.) The dog will need a special bath, and you will need to purchase medicated lotions and other items necessary to address the condition. Mange takes a long time to heal and requires a lot of diligence on behalf of the pet owner.

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A good home remedy for dog fleas are to wash the dog in vinegar and baking soda. The reaction agitates the fleas and removes them from the dogs. One thing to be careful of is to not get the chemicals into the dog's eyes.

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There are two kinds of mange one that is curable and one that is not but with either one the vat must treat this.

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bite their toes!

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How do you cure spotting hair loss on the neck of a pit bull?

This is probably the result of your dog getting mange. You need to call your vet to see what the best course of action is. Mange is very contagious from dog to dog, so you will have to be careful.


Can you cure mange with used motor oil?

No, used motor oil is not a cure for mange. At the very best, you would simply manage to severely poison your dog through dermal absorption of the various chemicals in the used motor oil; at worst, you would lethally poison your dog. Mange is a dermal infestation of exctoparasites called mites. There are several different types of mange, and each one is fairly species specific. Treatment for mange relies on killing these mites - used motor oil will not - and on controlling the underlying issues that allowed a severe mite infestation.


What is the treatment available for mange in dogs Are there permanent cures available?

It depends on the form of mange that your dog has. I believe even the most serious forms of mange are treatable with antibiotics and vet care. My puppy had a common form of mange that I was told to watch. As long as it does not spread or get worse, it should clear up as they age. If it doesn't clear up or it gets worse, see your vet asap.


Can another human give a dog mange bye touching a dog with mange?

Yes. Mange is contagious. Get those dogs to a veterinarian ASAP!AnswerIt depends on if it is demodectic or sarcoptic mange. "Red mange" has been used to describe both. Demodectic mange is a mite that all dogs have-- they receive it from their mother shortly after birth. Sometimes the populations of this mite grow out of control due to immune issues, large amounts of stress, or adolescence. Sarcoptic mange is contagious to both humans and other dogs, but is easier of the two to treat.ANSWER:Demodectic mange is not contagious all dogs carry this mange. But the reason a dog will have an issue with the mange getting out of control is due to another underlying issue, such as yeast. Vets will treat the mange with ivermectin, prednisone and antibiotics when really all you need to do is change your dogs diet. Go to www.milehighbullmastiffs and there is a link to a book that will tell you how to cure this and how to keep your pet as healthy as possible for the rest of it's life.


Symptoms of mange in cats?

Hair loss in your dog can be just one sign of mange. There are many types of mange such as Sarcoptic, Demodectic and Cheyletiellosis. Mange is basically a mite infection/infestation of one type or another with dog hair loss, itching and scratching some of the signs to watch out for. A mange infection can be serious and it is suggested you take your dog to the vet for diagnosis and treatment if you suspect your dog hs mange. Source: http://www.doghairloss.co.uk/miteandmange.shtml


What do you do if your dog has dogmangeeee mange?

The mange is inherent in all dog breeds in the same way that the measles and/or mumps is inherent in all children, which is why children get inoculated against these diseases at an early age. The mange usually doesn't manifest in a dog with a healthy immune system. Common* mange is almost always brought on by stress and usually found on stray dogs that must fend for themselves and don't have regular nutritious feedings.*There is one form of mange that can be spread from dog to dog, so it's important that any sign of mange be tested by a vet to determine which type the dog carries. Although mange can be treated by a vet to rebuild a dog's immune system, if a dog is turned into the Humane Society with signs of mange, one should know that it will be destroyed.


Is it possible for a dog to lose hair if that dog doesn't have mange?

you mean minge


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Mange is a parasitic condition of the fur follicles at skin level. There is no fur in a dog's mouth.


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It could be mange. Mange is not an immediate threat but I would suggest taking your dog to the vet soon.


Can a horse get mange from a dog that has it?

Yes it can absalutly u must keep your horse away from your dog, mange can cause anarexia and can be fatal in horses my cob's forlock has been eaten away xx


Why is your dog Maltese losing hair his leg?

Either it has mange or an infection, or possibly even fleas, I'd get it checked out soon, as mange can be deadly.


What does it mean when a dog gets spots down in his private area?

They are called freckles, my dog has them too