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Mange in Dogs (Canine Scabies)
Is There a Cure for Mange?
Younger dogs often recover fully from mange, but adult dogs often require long-term therapy to control the disease. Dogs with demodectic mange should not be bred, as this condition is thought to be hereditary.
Treatment, no matter which option is chosen, should be accompanied by skin scrapes every two weeks. After two consecutive scrapes are negative, medication is discontinued, but a final scrape should be performed one month after treatment to ensure there isn’t a recurrence.
How Can I Prevent a Recurrence of Mange?
If your dog has been diagnosed with sarcoptic mange, you’ll need to thoroughly clean or replace his bedding and collar and treat all animals in contact.
If you suspect a neighbor’s dog may be infected, keep your pets away to keep the disease at bay.
Bring your dog to the vet periodically as recommended for recheck skin scrapes to ensure the mites have been eradicated.
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