Comments on: Dog has mange: How to prevent others from getting it?

By: dvd_freaks

dvd_freaks — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:44:59 +0000

If he is a stray, seven days is not quite enough for him to trust you yet. Keep trying to get him to feel comfortable around you. This won’t work if you keep trying to shove him in a car (especially if he was once traumatized by one). Just be patient.
Or try calling your vet and explain the situation. Maybe they have some ideas; or maybe they might even be able to do a house call.
If it is demodontic or "red" mange, then you don’t need to be worried about it passing to your dogs. This type of mange is only transfered from mother to puppies. Actually all dogs have these mites- even healthy ones. The ones that lose fur have a concentrated amount in that particular area; or a weakened immune system allowing the mites to take over.
You should be more worried if it is sarcoptic mange. This type can be transfered- not only to your dogs- but to you yourself. This is another reason that I would definately try calling the vet again.
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Adopted a dog 3 weeks ago..dealing with a case of red mange…did a lot of reading in the past 2 weeks

By: John S

John S — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:34:59 +0000

Just be patient- allow the dog to trust you first. Then you can get it to the vet.
Most mange can be stopped with just one dip, or a spay on insecticide. If its ‘demedectic’, then a professional treatment will be in order. Don’t be afraid of the mange-its treatable.
But the main thing is making friends with the dog. Go slow, don’t be in a hurry.
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By: firefighter4life

firefighter4life — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:56:59 +0000

i would get really good treats and used that to luare him in to your vehicale also do not let your dog go any where near anything that the other dog was or else your dog can get it
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work at the spca

By: Nichole R

Nichole R — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:21:59 +0000

How do you know that he has Sarcoptic Mange if he hasn’t been to the vet yet? He may have Demodectic Mange. Take a look at this site it should answer any questions you have. You may also want to take a look at the demodectic mange section of the page as well.

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/sarcoptic_mange.html

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/demodectic_mange.html
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By: arkpudel

arkpudel — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:32:59 +0000

How are you so sure that it's sarcoptic mange? If it really is, I would definately worry about transmission- not just from coming in the door, but with you handling the dog, etc. You might call your vet and ask them if there are any precautions you can take until you get the dog in.
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By: sophylakes

sophylakes — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:47:59 +0000

quick call to your vet will help you
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