My Dog Has Demodectic (red) Mange. Can Someone Tell Me What This Means, Treatment Wise And Long Term?

Problem On Demodectic Mange

I would prefer to hear from first hand experiences, not internet reseach. I have read a lot in the last hour about it already.
If it is generalized mange (all over) it’s likely this will be a long struggle. All dogs (and people too) have some demodex mites living in their hair follicles. The fact that your dog is reacting to them indicates an immune system weakness. The mites will always be there, because they are normally there. Your dog will not stop reacting to them, but you can sooth his skin and get rid of some of the pain and itchiness, as well as the majority of the mites.What are some old school remiedys for the mange or skin rash?

Demodectic Mange Treatment Tips

• One commonly used treatment is Lyme dips. The dip is a bucket of foul-smelling solution that you would soak a rag in, and then squeeze it out over the dog. It’s like a gentle shower with this chemical concoction. It shouldn’t be painful, but it can take some time and patience. It’s important to get in-between the toes and in the armpits and leg pits, as these areas are particularly succeptible to demodex. Then the doggy should be patted dry a bit (so he or she isn’t dripping all over) and then air dry. It may take several weeks of this routine (a dip once a week), but the swelling and redness will go down, and the dog will become more comfortable.
• Long-term, living in a clean environment, with regularly-laundered blankets to lay on or no blankets at all, will keep the mites away. When your dog comes inside, their feet should be wiped off, so there is less moisture between the toes. This should help keep the irritation down.
• Anti-inflammatory drugs may be beneficial as well. It’s also important to care for your dog’s general health, because of the immune weakness that the mange implies. Make sure to keep up to date on vaccinations, and use a tick and flea preventative.
• I’m sure your vet can help you more, and help you decide on a treatment plan for your dog.

Best of luck to both of you!

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Reasons NOT to Chemically Treat Mange

We are really happy that you have decided to make this change, so we are going to try to help you out by sending you information that we think will be helpful to you.  So we found this little tidbit the other day and we wanted to share it with you.  We know you care about your pet and want to offer them the relief they deserve.

We listed below three great reasons to NOT use the chemical treatment your Vet will suggest when treating for Demodectic Mange.   It is totally up to you, but we thought this information might help you to make a decision on how to attack this mange problem.

1. Amitraz dip, the only approved medication for demodicosis, has SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, including causing death in up to 30% of patients treated with it. Considering that waiting to see what happens is successful therapy in 80% of dogs, taking this risk prematurely does not seem justified.

2.  The chemicals used are not only detrimental to your pet, but also to your family.

3.  Cost… Vet cost is $1500.00 Vs. PetsBestRxTM cost $150.00.

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Mange Transfer?

I was in a vet office and let a dog sniff my hand. It barely touched me, and only with its nose, but I was told it had mange. I don’t know what kind of mange though. I washed my hands immediately after, but i’m still paranoid.
but, since i washed my hands, am i safe?

also, how long would it take for symptoms to appear?

well, it depends on if it had demadex or sarcoptic mange. Sarcoptic mange is caused by the same mite that causes scabies (sarcopties scabii — and I know i spelled that wrong) in people. So it can be transferred from a dog to a person. but I highly doubt letting just the dog’s nose touch you would transfer any of the mites to you. You’d have to have contact with the fur for long enough to allow the mites to transfer. If it had demadex, you should be ok regardless.

I worked in clinics and shelters for many years, and handeled many dogs with sarcoptic mange and I have yet to have any problems.

Just relax. you washed your hands, so you should be fine!