I have gone away for a week and left puppie with hubby. and when came back . i noticed some of his hair missing is that mange .
2007-12-03 06:35:36 · 5 answers · asked by Esther D 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could be, most puppies are born with mange, it just may never develop into hair loss.
The only way to be sure is to take him to the vet, they will do a skin scraping.
There is more than one kind of mange.
Mine had what is refered to in the south at "red mange". She had weekly dips, and skin scrapings. Her fur grew back just fine.
OMG!!! PLEASE DON'T TRY MOTOR OIL!
I would not use the motor oil method, puppies lick themselves, and you will end up with a worse problem.
2007-12-03 06:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by JSB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly Jenn, you need to cease and desist immediately with the VERY dangerous suggestion of motor oil on a dog. You could cause the death of an animal here, so please do NOT offer advice on something you obviously know absolutely nothing about!
Motor oil is toxic. It contains carcenogens, which can cause cancer. My husband's place of employment requires surgical gloves to handle used motor oil. To even consider putting this on a living animal is gross ignorance.
If you think your puppy has mange, which is possible, you really should take it to the vet for a skin scraping. If could be an allergy, or a bite that is getting scratched, but better safe than sorry.
2007-12-03 16:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by anne b 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know of several people who have treated mange with used motor oil.
"The easiest and most inexpensive treatment to kill the mites on dogs that are kept outdoors, and heal minor bacterial infections is a two part treatment. First, bathe the mange infected dog with an inexpensive dog shampoo or dish washing liquid detergent while using a firm, bristle brush to scrub off any scabs or scaly skin. Second, dip a rag in used automobile motor oil and generously apply the oil to the infected area along with the surrounding hair. DO NOT get the oil in the dogs ears or eyes. This treatment will kill the mites that are causing the hair loss/bacterial skin infections, is safe to use on your dog, and the used motor oil acts as a moisturizer to help stop itching. This treatment will work in 98% of all mange infected animals, especially those without any major bacterial skin infections."
2007-12-03 14:46:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Maybe maybe not try taking to a vet and having a skin scraping. that way they can determine if it is mange what kind and how to treat it.
2007-12-03 14:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not nesassarally it could be hotspots or it could just be from your puppy chewing on its self from fleas so what you can do it go to any store that sells pet stuff and they sell a little bottle with yellow liquid in it and it says right on the bottle hotspot use that on your puppy and see if that works if not get him some flea treatment and then if that sitll dont work take it to the vet
2007-12-03 14:46:18 · answer #5 · answered by littlefaulty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋