Sarcoptic mange

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Sarcoptes scabiei

Also known as canine scabies, sarcoptic mange is a highly contagious infestation of Sarcoptes scabiei canis, a burrowing mite. The canine sarcoptic mite can also infest humans and cats, although usually not severely, as its natural host is dogs, and it cannot reproduce on other animals.

Puppy with Sarcoptic mange

These mites dig into and through the skin, causing intense itching and crusting that can quickly become infected. Hair loss and crusting frequently appear first on elbows and ears. Skin damage can occur from the dog's intense scratching and biting and secondary skin infection is common. Dogs with chronic sarcoptic mange are often in poor condition.

Treatment of Sarcoptic mange

Affected dogs need to be isolated from other dogs and their bedding, and places they have occupied must be thoroughly cleaned. Other dogs in contact with a diagnosed case should be evaluated and treated.

There are a number of parasiticidal treatments useful in treating canine scabies. Sulfurated lime rinses applied weekly or bi-weekly are effective. Selamectin is licensed for treatment by veterinary prescription in several countries; it is applied as a drip-on directly to the skin. Unlicensed, but frequently used, ivermectin, given by mouth for two to four weekly treatments; this drug is not safe to use on collie-like herding dogs, however. Other avermectin drugs are also effective, but none are licensed for use on dogs.

Crocodile oil has also been successfully on dogs, reducing the period of healing to four weeks. Treat daily with a preparation of crocodile oil, beeswax and grapeseed for best results.

References

• Sarcoptic Mange on Veterinary Partner
• Sarcoptic Mange in the Pet Health Library
• www.crocodileoil.com'

Ellen Dunning rescues stray dogs and has done so for 26 years. She has treated mange in dogs for years by dipping them.

However recently she started treating them with Repcillin with amazing results. Here is her story on video

Four weeks later after applying Repcillin

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