My pet has mange. How do I treat it and protect my other animals?

Sarcoptic mange can be treated with several medications such as ivermectin, advantage multi and bravecto. all the medications used for sarcoptic mange are prescription only, meaning you will need to get them from your vet.

Hi there! Scabies is generally fairly easy to treat. Your veterinarian should prescribe a medication such as Bravecto or ivermectin, which will clear it up without any problems. I'm not aware of any over-the-counter remedies that are effective, so this is best left to your veterinarian to treat :)

After some research I have found that you can buy Ivermectin. It is very EASY to overdose so please be careful dosing your dog. It is dosed by weight. Follow the label instructions carefully and repeat every 14 days until one month after all the mange is gone. It is strongly recommended that you work with your vet on using this product. ( https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/dermgard-ivermectin-topical-solution-15ml-i356294468-s805812396.html?spm=a2o4l.searchlist.list.64.24681c12oMVPeH&search=1 )

Oh no, that's not good! I would have Rocky seen by a vet to confirm that he does have mites, which the vet can diagnose with skin scrapings. Treatment depends on if he has sarcoptic mange or demodex mange. Medications and shampoos can be administered at home for sarcoptic manage depending on the treatment used, but must be prescribed by a veterinarian before use. All animals in the house must be treated, and the home must be disinfected as well. Demodex mange can also be treated at home with medications from the veterinarian. Because sarcoptic mange is so itchy, anti-itch shampoos or medications such as anti-histamines may be recommended by the veterinarian to help relieve the itchiness. Dogs affected with sarcoptic mange must be isolated from other animals in the home. There are several different medications that can be used to treat sarcoptic mange. Ivermectin is a common medication, but it must be given only by a veterinarian. Selemectin (Revolution), Moxidectin (Advantage Multi), amitraz washes, and 2% lime sulpher washes can be used as well. Generalized demodex mange involves treating any underlying systemic illness, antibiotics for skin infection, amitraz dips, milbemycin, and ivermectin, which is given by the veterinarian. Ivermectin treatment has to been given for 90-120 days, and should be used for one month past resolution of symptoms. Amitraz dips should be given every two weeks for between six to 14 dips, and should continue for one month after mites are not found on skin scrapings.

I am sorry to hear that Potchie is not feeling well. It sounds like there may be more than just mange causing these symptoms. Unfortunately, she likely needs antibiotic therapy and veterinary care and without it, she may continue to suffer and worsen. For the mange, I would recommend using a product that contains SELAMECTIN such as Revolution or something comparable in your area that you can get from your local pet store. In addition to the mange medication, I would also recommend using a shampoo such as Douxo PS Chlorhexidine combination shampoo and bathe twice weekly until resolved as well as Malacetic Conditioning spray and apply twice daily until resolved. I hope this helps and that Potchie gets better soon! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Revolution treats mange but it should be repeated 2 weeks after the initial dose to be effective. The fact that he is an indoor cat makes mange less likely but it can happen. He could also have a skin infection and/or allergies and need additional medications. Call your vet and give him/her an update and have him rechecked. He might just need an antibiotic and an antihistamine.

At this stage it seems your veterinarian covered and prescribed everything Mazore needs. After treatment is over, a shampoo could be useful to re-established normal skin hydration. That can be discussed on a later stage with your veterinarian, depending on his skin condition. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.