How To Get Rid Of Dog Mange?
Dog has been the most loyal and loved domesticated animal. People are much concerned about their dogs. Mange is the most common health problem with dogs as it causes hair loss, skin infections and large lymph nodes.
What Is Mange?
Mange is infection caused by extremely small mites that attack dog’s body. It is also called canine scabies. Hair loss and severe itching are the first symptoms of Mange.
When the parts like ear, feet and face are infected then it is called localized mange and when whole body of the dog is infected then it is called generalized mange. Generalized mange is more serious and also fruitful results are not achieved even if treatment is done.
If a person comes in contact with infected dog then he/she may get infected with mange. Irritation and itching on skin is experienced if a person gets infected. As these mites cannot reproduce on human skin so it is not dangerous as the mites will eventually die.
Types of mange
• Demodectic Mange – Demodex canis is responsible for this mange. It is not much severe. Puppies aging from three to nine are attacked by this mite. As the immune system of puppies strengthens due to growing age, they recover automatically.
It is also called Red mange as its symptoms include red feet and face. Hair loss is also experienced on other areas that get infected. Itchiness is not experienced by the dog in this type of mange. Also humans cannot get infected as this mange is not contagious.
• Sarcoptic Mange – This type of mange is caused by sarcoptic mange that is invisible to naked eye and is only visible through powerful microscope. Not only dogs but other animals can also get infected by this mange. Life threatening diseases can be caused by these sarcoptic mites. The life of this mite is of 22 days on the host. Generalized mange infection can be caused as these mites grow exponentially. Scaly, dry and crusty skin caused by constant scratching by the pet is the symptom of this mange. Hair loss is also caused on the infected part and wounded part of skin is also exposed. Pets infected with sarcoptic mange should be treated carefully as this mange is contagious to humans too.
• Cheyletiella mange – This mange is caused by cheyletiella mites. These mites are also called walking dandruff as they are visible through naked eye. Flakes and scales are caused by these mites. Scaling, hair loss, crustiness are the symptoms caused by this mange. It is contagious to other dogs and humans too. Veterinarian is required if your dogs suffers from this mange.
Get rid of Dog Mange
It depends on the disease that how the mange should be treated. Following are some helpful tips:
• A good diet for dog – Good diet as recommended by the veterinarian should be given to the dog to prevent infection and to maintain good health. Herbs like olive leaf extract, astragulus, kyolic garlic and cat’s claw along with finely chopped green vegetables can be given to the dog.
• Let the vet help – A vet can diagnose and recommend appropriate medicine for the dog so you should not hesitate to take the dog to veterinarian.
• Maintain proper hygiene – Dogs infected with mange should be cleaned regularly. Also the kennel of dog should be cleaned thoroughly. You should wear protective gear as mange is contagious to humans too.
• Use mite killers on your dog – Mite killers in form of powders, solutions or ointments are available to kill mites. These should be applied thoroughly to the infected part. Apply these after bathing the dogs and follow veterinarian’s recommendations.
Category: Animal Life, Pets
when will I see an approvement in my dogs hair/skin. After the second treatment or later down the road?