My Pet Dog Has Recently Developed Mange. What Is The Best Way To Treat The Condition?

Mange is quite a common problem in pet dogs and there are generally three different types of the condition. Two of these types have to be seen by a veterinarian in order to treat them properly. Generally it is caused by mites and each different type of mange is caused by a different species of mite.

The three different types of mange are Cheyletiella, Sarcoptic and Demodetic mange. Generally Cheyletiella is the least serious type of mange and it usually just causes itching and dandruff on the dogs head and shoulders. The mites do not live long with Cheyletiella mange so it is possible to get rid of them by simply giving your dog a bath with medicated shampoo.

Sarcoptic mange is a little more serious and Demodetic is the most serious form of all and dogs who usually have this form of mange tend to be quite young. Both of these types need to be seen by a veterinarian and you can usually tell if your dog has mange by the constant scratching and crusty skin which appears from it.

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An old remedy for mange is sulfa powder mixed into white lard. Apply to sores, caused by the mange, several times a day.

My children, when young, brought home a stray long haired dog with this condition. An elderly lady friend told me about this treatment and I used on this poor animal. It definitely helped the dog that we finally kept & named Clancy.

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