2006-07-24 13:04:41 · 12 answers · asked by Mary C 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
mites. the immune system can't fight off the overwhelming infestation, usually with all cases. the red mange is when the immune system is just too weak or hasn't developed properly. there is a few kinds of mange. i just found out that ear mites is actually a mange
2006-07-24 13:58:02 · answer #1 · answered by halfpint 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are many kinds of mange. The most common is Demodectic mange. Not contagious to people or other pets. It is an immune mediated disease that is hereditary from the mother. It causes the mite to over grow in the hair follicle and the dog loses hair. It must be treated BY A VET. This mite is found normally on all dogs but when the dog has a lowered immune system, it takes over and over grows. NEVER breed a dog that carries this gene b/c the puppies will have it too.
2006-07-24 20:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by TMF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mange is caused by mites. There are three different varities of mange caused by three different mites.
Demodectic mange
Cheyletiella mange
Sarcoptic mange
For more info check out the source links below
2006-07-24 20:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by ukstubby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mange mite is the exact cause of mange in any animal.
2006-07-24 20:09:40 · answer #4 · answered by ctwitch24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mange is caused by the infestation of almost invisible mites.
they spread fast on the skin and transfer to other animals quite easily.
any animal with mange needs the medication only found at vet offices.
left unchecked it can eventually kill the animal but not before causing him some serious agony.
2006-07-24 20:11:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mange is the same parasite that causes scabies in humans. It is a very small worm that lives in the skin, eats surrounding flesh and caused skin to itch and hair to fall out.
2006-07-24 20:21:06 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that Mange got on your brain based on the answer you left to my question. If you're not as hot as Cassie, don't come around. Shaving is a start, but you have tons to prove.
2006-07-25 06:14:36 · answer #7 · answered by stereotypes_are_true 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Filthy environment. Mange is a parasite.
2006-07-24 20:52:53 · answer #8 · answered by 10 pts for me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mites
2006-07-24 20:11:41 · answer #9 · answered by KayKay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's parasites that feed on the flesh, not quite sure.
2006-07-24 20:08:58 · answer #10 · answered by Tammy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋