Treatment For Mange In Dogs

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John Reynolds
How to Prevent Growth of Mange in Dogs
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Introduction

• My names John Reynolds and having owned a dog
  which suffered from mange, Ive seen the pain
  animals go through at such times. As an animal
  lover, and pet owner, Ive been researching to
  find best treatments to cure his illness.
• I am sharing this PPT so others can learn about
  causes of mange and treat their dogs as well.

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Types of Mange

• Mange is an inflammatory skin disease caused by
  tiny parasite mites on dogs.
• There are two types of Mange
• 1. Sarcoptic Mange
• 2. Demodectic Mange
• Both have separate causes and symptoms.

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Sarcoptic Mange

• Sarcoptic Mange is a contagious disease caused by
  the scabies mite.
• These mites burrow under the skin and cause
  intense itching.

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Testing For Sarcoptic Mange

• Rub the dogs ear between your fingers and keep
  your eye on dogs hindquarters.
• If you see your dog reaching out his hind legs to
  scratch his ears, you can suspect that he may be
  suffering from Sarcoptic Mange.

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Demodectic Mange

• Demodectic Mange mites live in the hair follicles
  of your dog.
• Demodectic Mange also has three types
• Localized Mange
• Generalized Mange
• Demodectic Pododermatitis

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Testing For Demodectic Mange

• A diagnosis of demodex in an adult warrants
  testing for hypothyroidism, heartworm disease,
  cancer, or immune deficiency.

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Symptoms of Mange

• Intense Itching
• Hair Loss
• Bald Spots
• Swollen feet
• Patches of red irritated bumps on you or family
  members.

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Untreated Mange can Cause..

• Untreated Sarcoptic Mite infestations can lead to
  death.
• Untreated Demodectic Mange can lead to secondary
  bacterial infections of the skin.

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Treatment for Mange in Dogs

• You will need to consult a vet for treating a dog
  suffering from mange.
• Your vet can spot mange infections by spotting
  mange mites with microscope.
• Sarcoptic mange is treated with insecticidal
  shampoos and sprays.

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List of Medicines

• Mitaban Dip
• EcoMange for Dogs 
• PetsBestRx Sulfinex Cream
• Happy Jack Mange Medicine

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Summary

• Mange is a skin disease caused by tiny parasite
  mites.
• Utmost care should be taken of your dog while
  dealing with his mange. Persistent treatment will
  allow you to speed his recovery and get relief
  from this aggravating condition.

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Sources

• http//pets.webmd.com/dogs/mange-dogs-canine-scabi
  es
• http//www.wikihow.com/Identify-Mange-on-Dogs
• http//www.vet-organics.com/types-of-mange-in-dogs
  /
• http//www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/skin/c_dg_sarc
  optic_mange
• http//healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/a
  rchive/2012/10/15/mange-in-dogs.aspx
• http//www.animalbliss.com/how-to-treat-hot-spots-
  on-dogs/

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Sources

• http//www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/evr_dg_dem
  odectic_mange_in_dogs
• http//www.petwave.com/Dogs/Health/Demodectic-Mang
  e/Diagnosis.aspx
• http//www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c22101a
  id729
• http//www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/skin/c_multi_D
  emodicosis
• http//pets.thenest.com/dogs-mange-4540.html

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