what can ya do about a cat with the mange?

Answer 1

Hi Trini...feline mange needs to be evaluted and treated by a veterinarian. They will prescribe a topical such as an amitraz dip or ivermectin if in fact your cat has mange. There are many skin disorders that can mimic mange such as ringworm--both still need to be medically treated by a veterinarian.

Feline Mange:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_notoedric_mange.html
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=1&cat=1334&articleid=737
http://www.cat-world.com.au/NotoedricMangeInCats.htm

Feline Ringworm:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_ringworm.html
http://www.fabcats.org/ringworm.html
http://www.cat-world.com.au/Ringworm.htm

Answer 2

I have never seen a cat with mange before. Who diagnosed this? I would take your cat to the vet if is hasn't been already. If it has been to the vet and this is the diagnosis then treat as instructed

Answer 3

What type of mange?

Sarascopic mange is terrible, and requires immediate vet care

Red mange can be treated with an OTR medicine.

The only way to tell the type is by use of a microscope to look for the mites that cause mange

Answer 4

Bring it to the vet for a proper dx and rx and treat the cat as directed by the vet.

Answer 5

my dog had problems w/horrible scratching until she bled!! She was balding and licking herself to death too and i tried everything!! Changing her food to vitamin/fish oil supplements, shampoos, creams and nothing worked....Until I found the home remedy on the net. THIS REALLY WORKS!!! Buy a box of 20 Mule Team borax ---{ it is in the laundry detergent isle at Walmart for 4 bucks} buy a big bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide-- {depending on the size of your dog} **since hydrogen peroxide is 3% you need to dilute it w/ 2 parts water to make it 1% strength.
Ok, heres the recipe..,, get a large cup like a super-size burger king cup {or a picther if the dog is large-- you can double the recipe} and gather the above ingredients. I use a measuring cup for accuracy and i measure 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide and put it in the cup then i add at least 2 or 3 cups of the borax to the peroxide and stir, then i add 2 cups of very warm water to the cup and stir and stir until it somewhat dissloves.{ there will be some settleing so be sure to stir when you get ready to apply.] ok the mixture is ready i put it on the sink and the dog in the tub and give her a bath with my hair shampoo and rinse well, very well!! then i re-stir my mixture and put it all over her body taking special attention to her "bad" areas, make sure to get the entire dog! I dab her face and chin with a clean washcloth soaked in the mixture. LEAVE THE MIXTURE ON FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES while the dog sits in the tub.This mixture is gritty and messy, but it doesnt sting the eyes or burn the skin. depending on the condition of the dog you can rinse her or leave in on her. I myself have found it works better ir you leave in on, do not rinse or towel dry. let the dog in her area to dry and allow the mixture to get all over where she sleeps and hangs out, it is messy so keep her out of you bed and off the furniture until she is dry. i did this every 3 days for a month and she looks AWESOME now! Apple Cider Vinegar from the health store works great too,{ in place of the 3% peroxide in the mixture} for itching, but it burns if the dog has open sores. I spray her with ACV {apple cider vinegar} daily and it makes her so SILKY and it also helps with any scratching, you wouldnt believe it!!! but she smells like a salad 4 awhile. I am seriously telling you from experience---IT WORKS like nothing else Ive tried!!!!!

Answer 6

you can take your cat to the vet then itr can be treated don,t wait to long .poor thing .

Answer 7

vet

Answer 8

Please take the cat to he Vet The vet will prescribe a salve.

Answer 9

You can take it to the vet!!!

Answer 10

Was it actually DIAGNOSED by a VET, or are you just guessing????