2007-06-19 18:30:51 · 2 answers · asked by Melody 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I never had mange in any of my animals, but I believe that it is a small insect that eats the fur, which makes it fall out and look like dandruff.
Are you sure that it is not ringworm? You can check for this by turning on a black light near the fur. Ringworm glows and this is contagious.
Going to the vet for salve would be the best bet, but if you are someone without much money, you could try this:
Get some garden dust for plants called SEVEN. It is from a plant and is safe for pets. Try to dust your kitty off outside because you don't want to breathe it in.
If it is only a small spot, such as between the shoulder blades, rub a small amount of baby oil into the skin and the fur. The oil will coat the insects bodies so they won't be able to breathe. The oil is to be used only on a small spot, and not where the kitty can lick it.
If it is a small hole in the skin and smells almost sweet, your kitty has one of those fly larvae in it. This can be removed with tweezers.
Give me more details so I can help you better.
2007-06-20 07:17:07 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure this little kitten has mange? If you are so panicky about this, why haven't you called a veterinarian to ask these questions? Do you realize how serious mange can be? All I can tell you is since you are online, do some searching for "home remedies" for mange. Call a veterinarian's office and get some answers to your questions!
2007-06-19 18:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be good to get the little guy to the vet right away to confirm that it's mange & to get it treated. We recently adopted a 3 month old kitten, and the rescue person mentioned that the kitten had mange when they found him, but it had been completely treated. I'm not sure, but I'd guess that mange is contagious, since it's caused by a parasite. It is easilly treated-- our little one is heaalthy & beautiful.
2007-06-19 19:21:44 · answer #3 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet or kill it.
No need for kitty to suffer with your home remedies.
If you cannot afford to properly treat it you should not own one.
(poor kitty)
2007-06-19 19:55:12 · answer #4 · answered by dave777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋