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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 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 a cow have mange?
Yes. Most creatures can be infected with mites which can cause mange. In dogs this mite is called Sarcoptes sacbei.
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.
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.
Can a dogs mouth be clean if they lick you in the mouth?
No. A dogs mouth is full of germs. Think about where they lick and what they eat. Bacteria can be transferred to your mouth when doing this.
What is mange and where can I find information about it?
Mange is a class of skin disease usually found in dogs caused by parasitic worms burrowing under the skin. Information on the disease can be garnered by contacting a local veterinarian.
Do dogs have chemicals in their butt?
ummmm.... no but dogs do have speacial acids in their mouth to keep their mouth clean.
What are black mouth cur dogs used for?
black mouth cur dogs are used for hunting.
