Many mammals suffer from a skin disease known as mange. Typically, it's
caused by a mite burrowing under the skin. Mange seems to be most
common in cats and dogs, although other animals can get it.
There are
several types of mange but, thankfully, just a few affect your pets.
The mites cannot be seen with the naked eye but their effects can be
seen quite clearly. Some mange appears to be dandruff and has a short
lifespan.
There are three main types of mange:
Notoedric
Mange: Scaly appearance on the skin that begins on the ears and spreads
to affect the entire body without treatment. This type is more
prevalent among dogs, cats, rabbits, and humans.
Sarcoptic Mange:
This type is most common in dogs and mostly attacks areas without hair.
It's quite itchy and is sometimes called canine scabies. This mange may
spread between cats and humans.
Demodectic Mange: Hair follicles
are typically most affected with this mange. This extremely itchy and
hard to cure mange can spread over the whole body. However, early
treatment brings some success.
The earlier treatment for mange
is begun the better the chances of successfully getting rid of it.
There are many shampoos, medications and injections to control mange
but there are also home remedies that can work just as well without the
chemicals. In addition to treatment, some cases of mange are so bad
that shaving or quarantine is required to keep it from transmitting to
other pets.
Some home remedies for mange include:
Brush the animal's fur regularly. This helps remove scabs and skin.
Ears
can be especially uncomfortable when mange attacks. To treat inside of
the ears, use two tablespoons of plain yogurt containing acidophilus
and rub it inside the ears.
One tablespoon of unpasteurized apple cider vinegar added to your pet's meal will treat and reduce mange.
A
highly effective home remedy to treat mange is to use a mixture of one
percent hydrogen peroxide with borax and water. Dissolve completely and
bathe your dog using this mixture at least one time each week.
Mange is a very uncomfortable condition for your pet and anything you can do to protect your pet from catching it is important.
Summary
Mange
makes your dog or cat quite miserable and it's for this reason that you
want to use home remedies to ward off the symptoms.
Article Tags:
Home Remedies, Control Mange
