How To Treat A Dog For Mange At Home

Introduction

Mange is a skin disease caused by mites, and it can affect both dogs and humans. It’s treatable, but you will need to see a veterinarian for the full treatment. But there are some things you can do at home to get mange under control until you can go to the vet. So don’t panic: Mange may be uncomfortable for your pup, but they’ll get over it!

Here’s what you need to know

Mange is a common skin disease that can be diagnosed and treated at home. This highly contagious disease results from microscopic mites living in the hair follicles of your dog’s skin. The mites burrow under their host’s skin, usually around the ears and paws, causing an itchy bump to form. Mange is easily spread from one dog to another through contact with contaminated bedding or other surfaces where they live together. Luckily, mange can be treated at home if caught early on!

How mange happens

Mange is caused by a small mite, known as the Sarcoptes scabiei. These mites can be found on most dogs and cause mange when they burrow under the skin of your dog. Mites are transferred from one dog to another through direct contact with other dogs or their bedding, so it’s important to keep your dog away from other dogs who have mange until it has been successfully treated and cured.

Mange is not contagious to humans, but if you have any concerns about your own health or that of your family members, talk with your doctor before undertaking treatment for mange in your home.

Red, itchy, irritated skin

The easiest way to distinguish mange from skin irritation is the presence of actual crusty and scaly lesions. While a dog with a skin condition may have irritated and itchy skin, mange can cause some very different symptoms.

Skin lesions:
Scabbing
Crusting over sores or wounds on the body
Hair loss in spots
In addition to these symptoms, there are also some other signs that you should look for when trying to identify whether or not your dog has mange:

Skin lesions or hair loss

If your dog is suffering from mange, you might notice that he or she has hair loss and skin lesions. Mange mites can cause both of these symptoms, as well as itching. The mites will usually live in the hair follicles and only come out at night to feed on blood. These mites don’t actually cause any harm to your dog; it’s their immune system that fights them off if they’re present on a dog’s body.

How to treat

Before you begin treating your dog for mange, check with your vet to see if it is safe for you to do so. You may need a prescription from your veterinarian before starting treatment. If this is the case, the vet will also be able to provide advice on how to proceed with the treatment.

Once you have cleared it with your veterinarian and received any necessary prescriptions, there are several options for treating mange at home:

Medicated shampoo – This type of shampoo contains an ingredient that kills both fleas and mites and can be used as part of a regimen designed by an experienced professional (see below).
Medicated dip – This is another option that works well when combined with other treatments such as an ointment or spray (again, see below). The dip usually contains insecticides like permethrin or pyrethrins which kill both fleas and mites on contact; however it should only be used under veterinary guidance since it can be harmful if not applied correctly.
Medicated spray – Spraying this product onto your pet’s fur will help kill off any remaining adult mites as well as their eggs; however again make sure that you consult an expert before trying this method out because improper application could lead to irritation or even poisoning in some cases!

Check out this video of a heartwarming mange rescue

Our video shows how an experienced mange rescuer helped a dog with demodex mites. The rescuer discovered that the dog’s owners had been treating her for mange with over-the-counter products and had not taken her to the vet, so she was not getting proper treatment. She showed some improvement after going on medication, but she still needed to see a vet.

The rescuer explained how demodex mites affect dogs and cats, as well as other animals such as ferrets and rabbits.

Here’s what you can do if your dog has mange

First, you should check with your vet to see if the mange is severe enough for them to treat it at the clinic.
If your dog does not have access to a veterinarian, or if you are unable to go and get your dog treated by one, then you can perform home treatments yourself.
You will need to clean and disinfect the area where they have mange. It’s also important that you keep him/her in a clean environment so as not to reinfect themselves or spread their condition further.
Apply medicated ointment twice daily until symptoms subside completely—this may take anywhere from 2-3 weeks depending on how severe their case of mange was before treatment began.”

Conclusion

Let’s wrap this up with one final piece of advice: if your dog does have mange, or you think she might have it, then get her to the vet as soon as possible. The faster you can start treatment and the more aggressive that treatment is, the better the long-term outcome for your dog will be. There are a variety of prescription medications available from veterinarians that will be much more effective than anything you can do on your own—and which also carry far fewer risks for your pet. So call up an appointment today and let them know what’s going on; they’ll be happy to help!