Mange is Curable with Pet Wormer
02 Feb 2010
We dog owners have probably seen our pets constantly scratching and licking themselves. Then one day we will be just surprised that their shiny and healthy coat turns into dull and bare. Have you ever wondered why? The main cause of these, aside from the fleas, is the other causes of skin and coat problems in dogs. These causes may include nutritional, environmental, neurogenic, allergic, parasitic and infectious.
But for the meantime, let’s focus on the parasitic cause of skin and coat problem. Maybe, some of you knew about “mange”. Mange is a class of persistent contagious skin diseases caused by parasitic mites. The 2 types of mange are Demodex and Sarcoptic mange.
Demodex or Demodectic Mange
Demodex or Demodectic mange is most common in young dogs and an outbreak an insufficient immune system, poor nutrition and environment. The veterinarians believed that a small number of these mites are living in the dog’s skin and certain factors will cause them to become active in some dogs. But fortunately, to healthy dogs with a resistant immune system will usually be able to fight this infestation and a higher chance not to reappear.
If treatment is required, actually there are several options that your personal vet may use. Lime/sulphur dip is the first option. The other option would be the pet wormer Ivermectin. Vets have found out that this pet wormer is more effective and helpful than to those topical creams but it should be used carefully because it can be toxic. But Ivermectin is not appropriate for collies and related breeds.
In order to prevent these mites, it is recommended that you must feed your dog with a high quality, meat based diet to give a healthy immune system.
Sarcoptic Mange
Sarcoptic mange is another skin disease caused by infection with the Sarcoptes scabei mite. This mite is very difficult to find on the dogs skin. It is often diagnosed as general dermatitis or a skin allergy.
It is not advisable to give your dog a cortisone treatment because it causes the scabies mites to reproduce quickly. Pet wormer Ivermectin should still be used with the correct dose. It is the effective treatment for Sarcoptic mange but should not be used in Collies and related breeds.
A vitamin supplement with Omega fatty acids is very helpful to relieve the itching, to soothe the flaky skin and hot spots and it will restore the dogs fur back to a full and healthy coat.









