Mange is the skin disease of animals caused by mite infestations, characterized by inflammation, itching, thickening of the skin, and hair loss. The most severe form of mange is caused by varieties of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, which also causes human scabies. Some form of mange is known in all domestic animals, although many varieties of mange mites infest only one species; they are transmitted between animals by direct contact and by objects that have been in contact with infested animals. Most forms of mange are treatable.
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So, I was wondering, what are some possible cures? My two new puppies,
Lestat and
Goldie both have
small cases. Lestat has an infection on his tail, and a small area (about the size of a quarter) on his hind leg. While Goldie (his little sister) has a small case, a little bit larger than Lestat's, on her hind leg.
So, I was wondering if anyone knew a cure that definately works?
These are what I've been told (after I clean the area with clean soap and water): Vasoline and Sulfur powder
Medical Salve
Neosorpin (human treatment that works on pets)
Peroxide diluted with warm water
Used (and cooled) motor oil (for vehicles)Iwould like to find out as many as I can; hopefully finding one that works.... Because I don't want to have to get rid of my new dogs because of a mite. Exspecially since I've only had them not yet three nights.... They are (both)
One third German Shepherd, one third Chow Chow, and one third Rottweiler. I don't know if the breed matters for the cure, but it might. O_o
