Who can catch scabies?
Scabies is highly contagious to other dogs and may even infect owners if they are in close contact with their dog. Treatment: Treatment is always necessary. Scabies will not get better by itself and the intense itching causes dogs to mutilate their skin. Dips such as malathion, ronnel or lime sulphur can be applied weekly until the skin clears up. This may take a month or more. Ointments containing benzyl benzoate, sulphur and other drugs which kill mites are available from vets and some pharmacies. These can be used if only small areas are affected. Spot-on preparations, such as Revolution, can also be used.
