Dog mange is a condition caused by the mite Demodex that causes skin irritation and hair loss. Most cases of scabies occur in dogs youth. demodectic mange or demodicosis is caused by the Demodex mite. The mite can be found in hair follicles. The Demodex mite in small quantities it is normal that are present in the skin of pets. Only when the mites begin to reproduce rapidly which causes demodectic mange also disease called scabies.
Treatment of canine scabies
If the disease is usually mild heals spontaneously. Statistics show that 90% of demodectic mange cases are localized and can be treated locally. As local treatment may be diluted amitraz (3 ml to 30 ml of mineral oil), or rotenone% ointment (Ointment Goodwinol) and applied on the skin daily. In some cases, these wounds heal by themselves, but may worsen before they improve. The number of mites should be reduced after only four weeks of treatment.
If the number of mites has not reduced, the disease should probably be treated as a generalized form. If a dog develops generalized demodicosis, more aggressive treatment is usually needed. Although the treatment is recommended, studies show that 30% to 50% of generalized cases of mange is cured recover on their own without any treatment.
As a first step in the treatment of generalized form of scabies should start treatment with a prescription product, called Amitraz (Mitaban-Upjohn). Amitraz dips should be applied every two weeks. Before starting the treatment recommended that of medium length and long hair breeds of dogs to be clipped short, so the solution may contact the skin. First you wash the dog thoroughly with a shampoo anti-bacterial, such as benzoyl peroxide shampoo and towel dry the dog thoroughly. Before washing your dog with benzoyl peroxide shampoo should be applied a protective ophthalmic ointment in the eyes of the pet.
After drying the dog, apply the Amitraz. Do not forget to wear protective gloves for the application amitraz. Let your pet dry air after falling Amitraz. You can also give an antibiotic to control secondary skin infections. This Treatment takes between 4 and 14 dives given every 2 weeks. Skin scrapings should be examined for mites after every 4 dives. Treatment should be continued mites were not found until after two consecutive treatments. Dogs with generalized mange may be considered cured only after one year from the last treatment if mites are not found during this period. As side effects of Amitraz dips, some dogs may feel nausea or sedation.
Some dogs do not respond to this treatment. Ivemectin Although not approved for the treatment of demodectic mange, this is used by some veterinarians as a treatment for this disease. In some cases, this medicine is working well. Large daily doses of liquid ivermectin must be administered so that the active ingredients should be effective against the mite Demodex. This should only be administered under close veterinary supervision. A second option if it falls amitraz has not worked for your dog is Interceptor or Moxidectin. This is may be more effective than Ivemectin. No matter what treatment you choose to treat your dog for mange, you should first talk with a veterinarian.
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