home remedy for sarcoptic mange on dogs?

Question

extreme itching,flakey skin, loss of hair, build up of flakey skin skin red and sores due to scratching.

Answer 1

How did you know that it is Sarcoptic mange? Did you take the dog to a vet and have a skin scraping done?

Mange comes in three varieties: Demodectic, Cheyletiella and Sarcoptic. It is caused by different species of mites, tiny eight-legged critters related to spiders.

Sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies, is caused by a microscopic mite. The female mite causes the characteristic intense itching as they burrow under the skin to lay their eggs. The eggs hatch in a few days, develop into adults, and begin laying their own eggs in less than three weeks.

Dogs with scabies dig and bite at themselves with great ferocity. Their skin reacts with oozing sores, and secondary infection may set in, requiring treatment with an antibiotic in addition to treatment for the mites. Unfortunately, the sarcoptic mange mite can be difficult to find in skin scrapings, and unless the veterinarian parts the hair and carefully examines the bare skin for the characteristic pin-point bite marks, diagnosis is difficult. Furthermore, the presence of a secondary skin infection can hamper the search for the mite bite marks.

Telltale signs of sarcoptic mange are crusty ear tips, fierce itching, and hair loss, particularly on the ears, elbows, legs, and face in the early stages. Later on, the hair loss spreads throughout the body.

Sarcoptic mange is contagious to canines and humans. If the dogs share sleeping places or if the infected dog sleeps on beds or furniture, everyone will begin scratching. It is not unheard of for the family dog to infest the kids, the kids to infest their playmates, and the playmates to infest their pets and parents with scabies. Fortunately scabies in humans is self-limiting, that is the mite can burrow under the skin and cause itching, but cannot complete its life cycle on humans and dies within a few weeks.

Veterinarians now use Ivermectin in two doses, two weeks apart, to kill the mites. They may also prescribe steroids for short-term use to relieve the itching until the mites begin to die off and give the dog some relief. Itching usually begins to subside within a few days of the first dose of Ivermectin.

Canine skin damaged by sarcoptic mange and secondary skin infections can take weeks or months to recover, depending on the scope of the problems. Frequent medicated baths may be necessary to soothe irritated skin.

Mange damage can mimic that caused by other skin conditions, including autoimmune diseases, bacterial infections secondary to flea allergies, and contact dermatitis, making it impossible for the pet owner to diagnose with any success. If your dog suffers from irritated, itchy skin, make an appointment with the veterinarian. Early diagnosis of any of these problems will give you a head start on a cure and will be less uncomfortable for the dog and your wallet.

Please take your dog to the vet for the appropriate treatment.

Answer 2

Has your pet been properly diagnoses by a veterinarian? It's important to differentiate sarcoptic mange from demodectic mange and other dermatological illnesses like pyoderma, flea allergy dermatitis, fungal infections, autoimmune disease such as pemphigus, etc.

If your pet has already been diagnosed by a veterinarian, then you already know that there are no "home" remedies" for it. People may claim such and such works, but by the time you buy everything to try every home remedy, you will have spent more time and money wasted on things that don't work, when you couldn't have spared the dog and gotten the medication from your vet.

Treatment for sarcoptic mange is easy - ivermectin once every 2 weeks for 3 treatments; or Revolution once every 2 weeks for 3 treatments.

Answer 3

Glad to hear that something is working for you and your dogs. As a former nurse, there are a lot of home remedies that were occasionally used in a homecare situation despite no "medical" approval... and they work AND are used by people with enough sense to know when medical intervention is necessary. I would love to hear what the home remedy you're using is. Please email me with it if you feel comfortable doing so. Years ago I had a dog that was so itchy for MONTHS that we nearly euthanized him to stop his misery. A skin punch test didn't reveal any mange of either sort. We eventually soaked him in baby oil as a last ditch effort and it alleviated the itching which even the steroids the Vet had given failed to do. We left it on him overnight and then washed him in Dawn. A year later we updated his vaccinations and discovered that THAT was what had caused the original issue. Another soaking in baby oil and Dawn bath and all was well. He was never vaccinated again and never again had that issue.

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Answer 4

That doesn't always mean MANGE. Mange is not that common a diagnosis. You should see a vet for a REAL and ACTUAL diagnosis. Could be somehting as simple as fleas.
Don't be cheap, see a vet.

Answer 5

Take your dog to the vet right away for a proper diagnosis. Some types of skin problems are infectious, and I'm sure you don't want to catch it.

Answer 6

Take him to the vet. I don't think you should use any home remedies now. Try to stop the scratching and rub soothing cream (dog friendly) on to his back.

Answer 7

Ever think of a VET?? Or are you just too cheap? Don't be a crappy dog owner, take the dog for an exam!

Answer 8

Revolution is 25 bucks at 1800petmeds.com It works and you don't have to go to the vet.

Answer 9

Please seek medical attention for your pet as there is no home remedy for sarcoptic mange.

Answer 10

DO NOT RELY ON ANY HOME REMEDIES FOR THIS AFFLICTION.!!!!!!!

TAKE YOUR DOG TO A VETERINARIAN --AND GET HIM/HER TREATED PROPERLY

He'll thank you and you'll thank you later.
He's worth it.