my sisters dog has mange, whats the best way to cure it without takeing him to the vet ( i know he needs to go but she dosnt have the money...i know its stupid ) he's a pit/boxer mix and they said its heridary ( is there even a such thing? )
whats the best thing they can do at home to help/cure it?
plz dont yell about it needs to go to the vet...i know it does but it aint my dog! and she lives far away so i cant take it...dont even ask lol
2007-10-22 06:08:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i agree bob, and i tryed to tell her that...
2007-10-22 06:17:39 · update #1
Mange cannot be diagnosed without looking at a skin scraping under a microscope.
It is an infectious mite. It is highly contagious from dog to dog. It is NOT hereditary.
Call your local humane society. They run low cost clinics.
The dog needs vet care ASAP.
2007-10-22 06:18:33 · answer #1 · answered by maxmom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying it could be demodectic mange? That is the only "hereditary" mange that I have heard of. It's actually just a genetic auto-immune disease and is very common in pits. Your vet can diagnose this with a skin scraping.
I can tell you a couple of things. The most common treatment for demodectic mange is large doses of oral ivermectin. Do some research on the web or simply call some vets about this drug being used for demodectic mange in dogs. Ivermectin is an OTC drug sold in livestock stores at a very low cost. You would have to talk to a vet or do research yourself on dosages and safety of use in canines.
The best thing to do is to feed the dog a really good diet to fuel his immune system. Even when dogs are treated for this and do well, the mange seems to return in many cases. IT is just an immune system problem. In the past, before ivermectin was widely available, dogs were euthanized if the suffering was severe from the disease.
You can do some research yourself and find some answers that will help your dog on the web. Nobody here can actually give you medical advice, but we can give you some ideas for you to research yourself. The information is out there on the web. And remember that some people call it "red mange". That would give you another term to research.
I wish you all the very best.
2007-10-22 06:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, cannot treat mange, until you know what type of mange this dog has (or if it's even mange.....could it be allergies?)
Sorry to say, but the dog will need to see a vet to get properly diagnosed.
"Treatment For Demodectic and Sarcoptic Mange: The most common treatment for mange is Ivermectin. Ivermectin is a commonly used large animal dewormer but it has been used to treat mites in dogs for several years now. Ivermectin treatment is generally given orally, usually mixed with something that tastes good, but the drug can also be injected under the skin. The use of Ivermectin to treat mites in dogs has not been approved by the FDA, but it is safe if the correct dose is given."
http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/mange_in_dogs
2007-10-22 06:12:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
first off ... how do you know he even has mange if he has not been to a vet
who has the medical degree in the family
there are two types of mange
sarcoptic and demodectic
the treatment is different ... you need to go to the vet
the only one to suffer from this total show of ignorance is the poor dog
no matter what he is suffering from
2007-10-22 06:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by annie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got an American Brindle at an animal shelter once and his skin was very red and irritated. I wouldn't call it mange, but it seemed to be getting there. I treated him with extra strength Gold Bond Powder, the kind in the green package. I applied it once a day usually in the evening before sleepy time. He was about six months old and he healed in about three weeks. The breed has very short hair. The cost is about five dollars at the pharmacy over the counter.
2007-10-22 06:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Tim O 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mange isn't hereditary. It's caused by a very small extremely ugly bug.
However, tendencies toward skin problems can be hereditary.
Ideally, your sister would try to get help or set up a payment plan to help her pooch. But there might be an ointment that can be used.
Good luck.
2007-10-22 06:18:35 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should take him to the vet. there are many vets that are willing to take payments over time so you can take care of your dog. you might be able to call the local spca and they can help her out with low cost medications. maybe her best bet would be to rehome to someone who can afford a dog and the bills that comes with it.
whatever you do don't use burnt motor oil. it's not good for the dog and it can be more harmful if they swallow it.
2007-10-22 06:15:04 · answer #7 · answered by bekkaroo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well unfortunately the only answer is take him to the vet.
how do you know the dog has mange? your sister should have though about how she was going to pay for medical expenses before acquiring the dog.
2007-10-22 06:13:39 · answer #8 · answered by bob © 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
since you can't take the dog to the vet tell your sister to take her dog to the vet. A responsible owner takes care of their pets.
2007-10-22 06:21:13 · answer #9 · answered by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mange can really harm the dog, and if left untreated can kill... it needs to see the vet!
2007-10-22 06:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by Peter Griffin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋