My dog have a scabies, what is the best treatment for this?

Answer 1

Scabies is another name for mange. Take him to the vet.

Answer 2

For dogs that have thick crusts or a thick hair coat, treatment begins by clipping the hair from the affected area. Then, an anti-seborrheic shampoo that breaks down and removes crusts, skin oil, and debris is applied. Next, a parasiticidal dip is applied to the entire body, including the face and ears. The dip should not be allowed to get into the eyes. The dip typically is used once a week for at least four to six weeks. The entire environment, including all animals and objects that have come into contact with a dog that has scabies, should be washed thoroughly and disinfected.

Other treatments involve the use of an injectable or oral medication called ivermectin. Although this medication is a highly effective and common treatment, this use is considered extra-label; it should NOT be used in breeds such as collies, Shetland sheepdogs, Old English sheepdogs, and any herding dogs or their crosses. Side effects can cause death.

The newest treatment for canine sarcoptic mange is selamectin, manufactured by Pfizer in the United States as Revolution. This topical parasiticide is effective in treating a number of different parasitic infestations in dogs and cats. For dogs with scabies, the treatment is applied topically as a single dose. Sometimes a second application is administered thirty days later.

All animals that have come into contact with an affected animal need to be treated as well. A veterinarian should be consulted about the most appropriate treatment plan. People with suspicious lesions should consult a medical dermatologist for evaluation and treatment.

For more info: http://www.missionmedvet.com/encyclopedia/sarcoptic_mange.htm

Answer 3

There are several ways to treat scabies. In the past, the most effective treatment had been to clip the dog if he had long hair, bathe him with a benzoyl peroxide shampoo to cleanse the skin, and then apply an organophosphate dip (Paramite). Amitraz dips and Mitaban (also organophosphates), and lime sulfur dips (Lymdip) have also been used effectively. The animals are usually dipped once every two weeks for two to three times. While effective, these dips are very unpleasant to apply for both the owner and the dog. Because the dip must come in contact with the mites and many mites live on the face and ears of dogs, great care must be exercised when applying these dips to these sensitive areas. The dips can be toxic to humans and are not suitable for very young, old, or debilitated animals. In addition, there are some reported cases of resistance to these dips in some cases of mange.

Fortunately, there are several other products that have been extremely effective, safe, and convenient in treating sarcoptic mange. Selamectin (Revolution) is a newer product, which is a topical solution that is applied once a month and provides heartworm prevention, flea control, some tick protection and protection against Sarcoptic mange. Liquid ivermectin is another alternative that is sometimes used. It is used at much higher concentrations that are found in heartworm preventives (e.g., Heartgard). Ivermectin should not be used in Collies or Shetland sheep dogs and should be used with caution in the herding breeds. In dogs that are sensitive to ivermectin, some veterinarians have been having success using milbemycin oxime (Interceptor) at an off-label dose. Both ivermectin and Interceptor should only be used under direct veterinary supervision and care.

In addition to treating the dog, the environment can be treated with a residual insecticide (e.g.; permethrin).

Answer 4

Best to take him to the vets. I'm not sure what the treatment for scabies is but the vet will sort it out. Failing that, try a pet shop or somewhere like Pets at Home, they may have a treatment for it.

Answer 5

How do you know it's scabies? Did a vet diagnose this? If so, they will have suggested a treatment!

If not - go to the vets, you can't be sure you've got the right diagnosis, so you won't know the right treatment. There are many types of parasite dogs can get that have similar symptoms.

Chalice

Answer 6

IF you had a skin scrape and you know it is scabies the vet should have prescribed revolution.

There are two forms of mange so you need to be sure which one is being treated.

Answer 7

how do you know its scabies,go to the vet who will diagnose and prescribe the correct treatment for your dog

Answer 8

you should take him to a vet so you can get the best