any home remedies to rid my golden retriever of mites?Thanks!?

Answer 1

Mites are tiny parasites too small to be seen with the naked eye.There are three main groups of mites: surface, mange, and ear mites.

Surface Mites

Surface mites live on the surface of the skin and cause irritation leading to scratching and itching. Two common species are 'cheyletiella' - the rabbit fur mite (found on several species, not just on rabbits), and harvest mites - orange mites that affect feet, legs and stomach mainly in the autumn (USA: Fall). Treat surface mites as for fleas.

Mange Mites

Demodectic and sarcoptic mange are unusual diseases of cats, and for this the literature is relatively scarce. Demodectic mange is caused by demodex canis, a tiny mite that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. 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.

Mange mites are burrowing mites, living deep inside the skin and causing intense irritation, often with secondary infection of the skin. the two commonest types of mange mites are sarcoptic mange and demodectic mange (also known as: demodectic otitis externa, demodectic red, or puppy mange).

The first is especially common in dogs, often picked up from foxes, and potentially transmissible to humans (known as scabies when affecting people). 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.

The second usually occurs when the immune system is damaged. Treat with immune system boosters as well as the remedies below.

Cheyletiella Mange

Cheyletiella mange, also known as walking dandruff. It affects puppies and is caused by a large reddish mite that can be seen under a magnifying glass. This mange is identified by the dandruff dusting that occurs over the dog's head, neck, and back.

Walking dandruff is highly contagious but short-lived. It causes mild itching. The mite that causes the mange dies a short time after leaving the host.

Remedies:


Aromatherapy


Lemongrass, lavender and rosemary may be used by massage, or diluted (3 drops per 150 ml of water) and brushed into the fur daily to treat mites.
Basil, citronella, virginia cedarwood and cinammon leaf can be used in a similar way as mite 'repellents' to help protect pets against mites.

Homeopathy


Sulfur - especially if the pet prefers not to be too hot.
Psorium - especially fro pets who love heat.
Bovista - where face is particularly affected with intense itching.

Herbal


Garlic is a good remedy for all parasite problems.
Fresh lemongrass can be brushed into a pet's fur to treat mites.

Ear Mites

Ear mites live inside the ears, where they cause intense irritation, a large amount of discharge (usually dry, crumbly, and black in dogs and cats), and visible head-shaking or ear-scratching. Ear mites are a common cause of aural hematoma and are most common in young animals, especially kittens.

Remedies:


Homeopathy


Sulfur - for pets that avoid heat and prefer to be cool.
Psorium - for pets that love warmth.
Rhus tox - for severe itching and soreness of ears.
Graphites - if discharge is thick, sticky and smelly.

Herbal


A mixture of equal parts of thyme. rosemary and rue infusions, mixed 50/50 with olive oil is an effective ear-cleaning remedy, which will kill mites at the same time.
Olive oil and Vitamin E (3 teaspoons of olive oil with 500 iu vitamin E) will clean and heal the damaged, inflamed ear canal.



Good luck.

Answer 2

Cheyletiella Mange

Answer 3

Home remedies are not your best choice. The vet will need to prescribe something based on what type of mites you're dealing with. If it is mange, don't wait. Sarcoptic mange is dreadfully painful.

Answer 4

Dogs do not commonly get ear mites. Take your dog to the vet for a proper diagnosis and treatment. DO NOT SELF MEDICATE!!!! Doing so can cause some very serious problems.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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