PetsBestRx Frequently Asked Questions

Posts Tagged ‘mange mites’

If the mange condition is treated properly, the skin will begin to repair itself and your pet’s fur will grow back.In extreme cases of mange mites it is possible some areas of your pet’s skin may take longer than others to heal and begin hair growth once again. Read the rest of this entry »

Ivermectin, Mitaban and Lyme Dips for the treatment of mange mites can all be extremely detrimental to your pet’s health. All of these prescription mange mite medications for mange contain harmful toxins. Once these harmful toxins enter your pet’s system they can cause respiratory failure, cancer or even death in some cases. Read the rest of this entry »

Mange mites can survive without a host for up to 10 days before they must return for another blood meal. It is crucial to treat your pet’s environment for mange mites so they don’t become re-infested with mites temporarily living off of the host. Read the rest of this entry »

Yes. Any areas your pet may inhabit need to be treated including bedding, kennels, and any carpet and furniture your pet may come in contact with.Treating the environment in which your pet with mange resides is crucial to completing eradicating mange mites and preventing re-infestation. This can be done using our All Stop DE-Stroy Pest Control Eco Dust or our PuraCleenRx Disinfectant Spray. Read the rest of this entry »

Yes. Although it is rare for a dog to transfer mange to a cog and visa versa, it is possible. Cats more commonly contract notoedric mange which is not a common form of mange for a dog to have.

Read the rest of this entry »

Mange dips are known to be a successful treatment on a case by case basis. However, many forms of mange mite dips are highly toxic to animals because they contain a high level of mitacides. These can be extremely harmful to your pet’s health. Read the rest of this entry »

Some of our mange products cannot be used on pregnant or nursing animals. It is suggested to use our products on pets that are at least four weeks of age. Usually by this age their immune system is higher and can start to undergo mange treatment. Read the rest of this entry »

Yes. Your pet can contract staph infection along with mange mites due to secondary infection caused by excessive scratching. It is important to keep all wounds clean and disinfected in order to prevent Staph infection from setting in when dealing with mange mite infestations.

Read the rest of this entry »

Our All Stop DE-Stroy Pest Control Eco Dust is a food grade diatomaceous earth powder. It is made of crushed fossils of fresh water organisms and marine life. It is made to cut the exoskeleton of mange mites like shards of glass causing the mites to dehydrate and die and is also commonly used as a natural pesticide for gardening. Read the rest of this entry »

Our All Stop DE-Stroy Pest Control Eco Dust is a completely safe and non-toxic mange powder. It is also used in the treatment of internal parasites. If you pet licks a small amount of the powder it will not harm them because it is a food grade diatomaceous earth powder.

Read the rest of this entry »