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What is the best treatment for Sarcoptic mange in dogs?
My neighbor just got a new puppy a couple of months ago. It started out as a cute little dog, and her younger son likes to play with him outside. It is a mixed breed dog that she picked up for free in the parking lot of our local Wal-Mart. Lately, the puppy has been wandering over onto my property, and I noticed that the dog is starting to show signs of mange. I am worried because i have an adult Rottweiler, and I know that mange is very contagious in dogs. I do not want my dog to catch it. I went over to my neighbor's house the other day and mentioned the mange to her, and she said that she noticed it too, but she did not know what to do about it. She said that she could not afford to take the puppy to the vet. I myself did not really know what to recommend to her, and I cannot take her dog to the vet for her. What can someone do at home to treat sarcoptic mange? Is there anything that I can recommend to this woman that would work?
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Most people treat the Sarcoptic mange on their dogs by going to the vet and the vet uses a drug called Ivermectin. It is given to the dog in injection form weekly for up to four weeks. Usually, after just the first injection, the dogs feel much better and they decrease the scratching tremendously. Some breeds of dogs do not do well with Ivermectin such as Shetland Sheepdogs, Old English Sheepdogs and Collies. The vet uses a different type of medication for them.
As far as something that your neighbor can do without going to the vet, there is one thing I found.
1) Clip the dog. This is so the medication can actually get to the problem area-the skin
2) Bathe the dog after it is clipped and scrub it with a benzoyl peroxide shampoo to be sure that the dog’s skin is clean. Then us a medicated dip like organophosphate or lime sulfur. You will need to repeat this process every two weeks over a period of four to six weeks to make sure that the treatment works. Be very careful when you bathe the dog’s face. The mites like to burrow on the face and ears so you do need to bathe that area, but be careful because those areas are sensitive.
I hope this helps. You might be able to tell your neighbor the information. I hope your dog does not get it because, as you said, it is very contagions. Good Luck! :-)
As far as something that your neighbor can do without going to the vet, there is one thing I found.
1) Clip the dog. This is so the medication can actually get to the problem area-the skin
2) Bathe the dog after it is clipped and scrub it with a benzoyl peroxide shampoo to be sure that the dog’s skin is clean. Then us a medicated dip like organophosphate or lime sulfur. You will need to repeat this process every two weeks over a period of four to six weeks to make sure that the treatment works. Be very careful when you bathe the dog’s face. The mites like to burrow on the face and ears so you do need to bathe that area, but be careful because those areas are sensitive.
I hope this helps. You might be able to tell your neighbor the information. I hope your dog does not get it because, as you said, it is very contagions. Good Luck! :-)
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Something I used regularly on any lesions or open sores on my cats and dogs is something you can buy here in Spain at any supermarket (grocery store). In Spanish it's called agua oxigenada, also know as hydrogen peroxide or H2O2. I look after a number of rescue dogs and using this treatment has ensured that none of the dogs I care for develop fully blown scabies, as the peroxide kills the eggs and larvae that cause the condition.
You just squirt enough of the solution over each lesion to soak it, the area will "fizz" for a few seconds, this is completely painless to the dog/cat and should be carried out daily for three weeks, even when it looks like the area is healing, continue the treatment. This ensures that any eggs still hatching will be killed instantly. I swear by this stuff, it's worked for me for 10 years.
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You just squirt enough of the solution over each lesion to soak it, the area will "fizz" for a few seconds, this is completely painless to the dog/cat and should be carried out daily for three weeks, even when it looks like the area is healing, continue the treatment. This ensures that any eggs still hatching will be killed instantly. I swear by this stuff, it's worked for me for 10 years.
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Sarcoptic mange, also known as Scabies in dogs, is a very contagious canine disease and I can understand your fear of the disease spreading to your adult Rottweiler. I have heard that treating a dog of scabies or Sarcoptic mange involves the use of strong chemicals which might have an adverse effect on the dog and its owners.
There are some natural and effective ways of treating Sarcoptic mange without the need of harsh chemicals. The most common one is the use of garlic. Garlic can be used to get rid of the factors that might be causing the disease. It can even help to kill the ear mites and worms in the dog’s body.
Another effective natural solution is the use of Lemongrass and Neem. These natural herbs are as effective as the garlic and works really well too.
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There are some natural and effective ways of treating Sarcoptic mange without the need of harsh chemicals. The most common one is the use of garlic. Garlic can be used to get rid of the factors that might be causing the disease. It can even help to kill the ear mites and worms in the dog’s body.
Another effective natural solution is the use of Lemongrass and Neem. These natural herbs are as effective as the garlic and works really well too.
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