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[*] posted on 8-25-2007 at 09:00 AM
Sarcoptic mange


Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this nasty mite.

When we left Baja in May, our 14 yr old Heeler started having problems with itching...
patches of areas that looked like hot spots where had chewed the fur. Widespread.
The vet here treated him with prednisone and some antibiotics. We have been fighting
the problem all summer. During this time, late May... our new baja dog (9mts) developed sarcoptic mange and was treated successfully. Last scrappings in June were neg. NOW, our 9 yr old Baja mutt has been scratching, generalized pruritis, and our
daughters 2 yr old Baja mutt is starting as well:no::no:

Has anyone had experience with this type of thing???? Could it be that the old guy (Aussie dog, not hubby:tumble:) brought the mite home??? Thought it was mainly the young pups that had it.... We were told they were not contagious??????

Any info appreciated... vets here not really familiar.




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[*] posted on 8-25-2007 at 09:33 AM


Please review this website for information on mange:http://www.canismajor.com/dog/mange1.html



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[*] posted on 8-25-2007 at 09:39 AM


Mix sulphur with motor oil and smear it on the mangey areas.:bounce: It's messy, nasty, and smelly, but will rid the dog of mange.:bounce:
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[*] posted on 8-25-2007 at 09:54 AM
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I've had success with straight peanut oil massaged into the skin in affected areas. Various dogs over a number of years.
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[*] posted on 8-25-2007 at 10:33 AM


Thanks bacquito... that is the best description I have found so far.
Who knows what it is... just know that it is causing some sleepless nights for
all of us. Hard to diagnose as symptoms are different on all 4 of them...
only one that is consistent is the scratching!!!!:no:
Another vet apt this afternoon. Hopefully scraping will tell the story.




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[*] posted on 8-26-2007 at 08:40 AM


Sarcoptic mange can be treated with ivermectin in 2 separate injections. Over the counter product called Revolution, applied every 2 weeks for 3 treatments is very effective. NEVER EVER USE MOTOR OIL !!!!
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[*] posted on 8-26-2007 at 09:44 AM


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Originally posted by Cypress
Mix sulphur with motor oil and smear it on the mangey areas.:bounce: It's messy, nasty, and smelly, but will rid the dog of mange.:bounce:


Here's a quote from www.marvistavet.com. While it talks about dipping, the risk of the animal licking areas where motor oil is applied seems pretty drastic.

WE WISH IT WASN’T NECESSARY TO ADD THIS

In older times, some 30 years ago, dipping dogs with demodectic mange in motor oil was a popular home remedy. Skin exposure to motor oil can cause rashes and skin destruction in severe cases. The hydrocarbons can be absorbed through the skin and cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. If motor oil is licked off the coat, resultant vomiting can lead to aspiration of motor oil into the lungs and pneumonia. Kidney and liver damage can result from motor oil dipping.


PLEASE: DO NOT DIP YOUR DOG IN MOTOR OIL!



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[*] posted on 8-26-2007 at 09:56 AM


Go to local Vet or feed store and buy some BAG BALM . Have had excellent results with it on hot spots.



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[*] posted on 8-26-2007 at 12:49 PM


Had a pack of Walker hounds down in Dixieland for several years.:spingrin:Dipping and and swabbing hounds with this and that to rid them of mange or fleas was a real pain.:spingrin:A creosote dip would rid 'em of fleas, usually got more on me than on the dogs. Those Walker hounds would run for ever.:D
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[*] posted on 8-26-2007 at 05:41 PM


I promise not to use motor oil on my dog, unless she throws a rod.
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[*] posted on 8-26-2007 at 08:44 PM


Quote:
Originally posted by bajamigo
Quote:
Originally posted by Cypress
Mix sulphur with motor oil and smear it on the mangey areas.:bounce: It's messy, nasty, and smelly, but will rid the dog of mange.:bounce:


Here's a quote from www.marvistavet.com. While it talks about dipping, the risk of the animal licking areas where motor oil is applied seems pretty drastic.

WE WISH IT WASN’T NECESSARY TO ADD THIS

In older times, some 30 years ago, dipping dogs with demodectic mange in motor oil was a popular home remedy. Skin exposure to motor oil can cause rashes and skin destruction in severe cases. The hydrocarbons can be absorbed through the skin and cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure. If motor oil is licked off the coat, resultant vomiting can lead to aspiration of motor oil into the lungs and pneumonia. Kidney and liver damage can result from motor oil dipping.


PLEASE: DO NOT DIP YOUR DOG IN MOTOR OIL!



[Edited on 8-26-2007 by bajamigo]

I am reading this thread sorta late...it is good you are posting this warning. I do not believe there are any marooons on this board that would take sulfur and motor oil seriously. I know you are trying to be nice, but it is totally irresponsible to post crap like that.




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[*] posted on 8-26-2007 at 09:01 PM


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Originally posted by Marie-Rose
Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this nasty mite.

When we left Baja in May, our 14 yr old Heeler started having problems with itching...
patches of areas that looked like hot spots where had chewed the fur. Widespread.
The vet here treated him with pretension and some antibiotics. We have been fighting
the problem all summer. During this time, late May... our new baja dog (9mts) developed sarcoptic mange and was treated successfully. Last scrappings in June were neg. NOW, our 9 yr old Baja mutt has been scratching, generalized pruritis, and our
daughters 2 yr old Baja mutt is starting as well:no::no:

Has anyone had experience with this type of thing???? Could it be that the old guy (Aussie dog, not hubby:tumble:) brought the mite home??? Thought it was mainly the young pups that had it.... We were told they were not contagious??????

Any info appreciated... vets here not really familiar.


I was going to post a warning to you as I battled this with two dogs and 1 cat in Todos Santos Last Jan-May...older dog did not make it...it is rampant there. I forgot to say in my rant post about Motor oil...that this can be transmitted to humans. Both Chuck and Suzanne contracted it. I was the only one in the group that did not get it. Use gloves and do not allow your skin to come into contact with the dogs. also the vet in Todos Santos has no clue what mange is...they blame him for the death of Bandit...




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[*] posted on 8-27-2007 at 07:21 AM


Thanks Al
Just wondering if you would feel comfortable saying which vet it was... or was it his assistant? I know we have treated some of the neighbors dogs so I should hope he knows what he is dealing with.
Too late for no contact!!! The old guy has been fighting it for almost 2 months they have been snuggled and cuddled for weeks!!! So far so good, no evidence of any rashes etc.
Day 2 since injection and I believe there may be a bit less itching but certainly not over yet. I really need a good night's sleep!!!!!




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[*] posted on 8-27-2007 at 07:37 AM


Sorry Marie-Rose...noy good at names, but he is the Vet not the assistant, I know I am not a lot of help...we went to the shelter and used the Vet that comes on wedenday...if you need the names for sure I will email Suzanne. the last vet was in La Paz. He put them on a series of 3 shots spaced at 2 weeks and a daily pill...plus every three day baths with a green bottle soap. Suzanne and Chuck were on a pill with showers and swab down with a liquid...bed sheets washed daily. this lasted a month and a half. Chuck was the worst...covered over half his body. Let me know and I will contact Suzanne for names and meds...



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[*] posted on 8-27-2007 at 07:39 AM


Guess my special creosote dip for ridding dogs of fleas is lethal also.:O:lol:Was gonna share the recipe, but now....:O:tumble:
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Guess my special creosote dip for ridding dogs of fleas is lethal also.:O:lol:Was gonna share the recipe, but now....:O:tumble:


What is it about skin absorbing poison you don't understand:?::?:




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[*] posted on 8-27-2007 at 04:57 PM


Thanks Al
If is the vet from el refugio in Pescadero I am familiar with him and quite frankly surprised that he was not able to diagnose. What a drag for you:no:




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[*] posted on 8-28-2007 at 12:07 AM


Not sure if the two types of mange are related. When I used to be a cowboy and owned several horses, we had an old Palomino that came down with Mange. We treated it with a Sulphur salve that was 50% sulphur powder and (of all things) 50% Bacon Grease. We had tried Bag Balm and Corona salve. They both helped , but never cured it. Finally an old cowboy recommended the Bacon grease and sulphur. I'm not sure if the previous treatments of Bag Balm or Corona Salve helped (or worked) but, about 6 weeks after the Bacon grease Sulphur mixture, he started to grow hair and the mange had subsided. I imagine a dog might lick the grease and ingest the sulphur. The horse wasn't interested in it.

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[*] posted on 8-28-2007 at 06:15 AM


Bedman. For horses, I mix baby oil and suphur.:spingrin: It works.:spingrin:
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[*] posted on 8-28-2007 at 06:49 PM


The Vets in TS (Franzoni, Gabriel, et al.) sometimes have trouble diagnosing mange mites for whatever reason. We have a dog with recurring problems that came up negative in a couple of skin scrapes here. Took him to our US vet and, sure enuf, he had it. Also, treatment and medications seem to be a little better in the US.
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