Demodectic mange is caused by demodex canis , a parasitic mite that lives in the hair follicles of dogs Under the microscope, this mite is shaped like a cigar with eight legs. Is Demodex canis curable? The good news is demodex is typically very responsive to treatment. About 90% of dogs will be cured with … Read more
Demodex is most often transmitted from mother to puppy while suckling milk because of the pup’s immature immune system. Exposure of a normal, healthy dog to one with demodex is not dangerous. demodectic mange is not contagious between other dogs as it requires a depressed immune system to develop. How did my dog get demodectic … Read more
Treatment of demodex traditionally consisted of mitaban dips (every 2 weeks for 3-6 dips), daily oral medication , shampoos, lotions, and/or immunostimulant therapy Dips are generally done by your veterinarian, and some dogs can have reversible reactions to the amitraz in the Mitaban dip. How long does it take to treat demodectic mange? Demodectic mange … Read more