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Benzyl benzoate is an effective treatment for scabies and lice in humans, as it acts as a topical insecticide. In dogs, it can also be used to treat mange caused by mites, but it should be used with caution and under veterinary guidance. While it can kill these parasites, proper application and dosage are crucial for safety and effectiveness. Always consult a healthcare professional or veterinarian before using benzyl benzoate for these conditions.
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Can humans get mange?
Yes, humans can get a form of mange called sarcoptic mange, also known as scabies. It is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite and can be contracted through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or object. Symptoms include intense itching, redness, and rashes.
How dogs get mange?
Yes, dogs can die from mange. It damages the dog's skin to the point that they are susceptible to a variety of other diseases such as skin infections. It also depresses their immune system to the point they become very susceptible to other systemic infections like pneumonia and gastrointestinal disease. Once the dog gets into bad enough shape, it is more humane to put it down rather than try to treat, which may not be effective anyway.
Can another human give a dog mange bye touching a dog with mange?
Yes. Mange is contagious. Get those dogs to a veterinarian ASAP!AnswerIt depends on if it is demodectic or sarcoptic mange. "Red mange" has been used to describe both. Demodectic mange is a mite that all dogs have-- they receive it from their mother shortly after birth. Sometimes the populations of this mite grow out of control due to immune issues, large amounts of stress, or adolescence. Sarcoptic mange is contagious to both humans and other dogs, but is easier of the two to treat.ANSWER:Demodectic mange is not contagious all dogs carry this mange. But the reason a dog will have an issue with the mange getting out of control is due to another underlying issue, such as yeast. Vets will treat the mange with ivermectin, prednisone and antibiotics when really all you need to do is change your dogs diet. Go to www.milehighbullmastiffs and there is a link to a book that will tell you how to cure this and how to keep your pet as healthy as possible for the rest of it's life.
Can you breed your Boston terrier if she had mange?
It is not recommended to breed dogs that have a history of mange. The mange is a result of a susceptible immune system which can be passed on to offspring.
How long will sarcoptic mange stay on a human?
Ever hear of the "Seven Year Itch"? That's another term for Sarcoptic Mange in humans. Like pets, humans have a particular variety of mites that can cause advanced " Sarcoptic mange". This is totally separate variety from the ones that cause "mange" in dogs and cats; however, if the variety of mange mite that affects dogs and cats gets on a human it can cause a nasty red welt just like a mosquito bite. Several of these bites can be rather troublesome. Since these varieties are not well adapted to humans, they do not produce the extensive tunnels and cause the advanced lesions and scabs over the skin surface. They just burrow in a short distance and die. This causes inflammation and the resulting welt.
Can dogs get mange in the mouth?
Mange is a parasitic condition of the fur follicles at skin level. There is no fur in a dog's mouth.
Can a human pass Sarcoptic mange to another dog?
There are 2 types of mange mites that infect dogs. There is the demodex mange mite, which normally attacks dogs that are down in their immune system for some reason such as bad food, starving, disease, any stress. It is not passed from one dog to another. Then there is the Sarcoptic mange mite (often called the red mite) and it is very contagious from one dog to another & also to humans. You need to take your dog in to be checked out by your Veterinarian who will do skin scrapings to see if your dog has mange mites & if so, what type they are. Get it treated by your Veterinarian. Humans can also get the sarcoptic mange mite too. We all carry to some extent the Demodex mange mite, but our normal immune system keeps it under control. Do a skin scraping from the skin beneath your lower eyelids and check it under a powerful microscope, you might be surprised.
Can a cow have mange?
Yes. Most creatures can be infected with mites which can cause mange. In dogs this mite is called Sarcoptes sacbei.
Is mange deadly?
Different types of mange is able to give a warning of what type of illness it may be causes, however, it is not deadly. There are two different types of mange, Sarcoptic and Demodectic, that can be found in dogs.
What causes itching on one side and hair loss in dogs?
Could be mange
Can children have mange?
Yes, children can get mange from animals such as dogs and cats. However, this is uncommon and typically occurs when there is direct and prolonged contact with an infected animal. It is important to seek medical treatment if there are concerns about mange in children.
Why is your miniature dachsund losing his hair?
There are a number of disorders which can cause hair loss in dogs, but the most likely of them would be mange. This can be treated fairly easily, but you need to take your dog to the vet as soon as possible as mange is very contagious to other dogs and cats.
