How Do You Treat Sarcoptic Mites In A Dog?
The Sarcoptes mite is responsible for sarcoptic mange, a skin disease that affects dogs and causes severe itching, crusting and hair loss. The highly contagious nature of sarcoptic mange makes it vital to treat all animals in the household at the same time. The environment should also be treated, as mange mites can be passed to humans as well. Consult your veterinarian for treatment options. Some vets use four weekly injections of ivermectin to treat sarcoptic mange but some dogs cannot tolerate it due to chronic conditions or breed predisposition. Ask if your heartworm preventative can be used as treatment. Revolution, Advantage Multi and Interceptor can sometimes be used twice monthly to treat sarcoptic mange. Topical treatments such as Frontline Plus, Top Spot and Spray may also be used to control sarcoptic mange. Follow the prescribed directions exactly, as mites can be very difficult to eradicate. Be sure to get enough medication or topical treatment to treat all of the animals in
