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Scabies

Scabies is a contagious skin infection caused by a tiny and commonly not directly visible itch mite. Characterized by never-ending itching and skin irritation, the disease can be transmitted mostly by skin-to-skin contact and from objects like mattresses.

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Why is your dog always scratching?

Shih Tzus have extremely sensitive skin. Try soaking your Shih Tzu's feet in epson salt and water. It should relieve the itchy skin. Also, there are certain shampoos that help with sensitive skin.

Why do bug bites itch?

Because if you are talking about a mosquito when it bites you, it puts its saliva in your blood stream to help the blood to keep flowing while it sucks its "Meal"....The saliva from the mosquito will itch where it bit for a while until the bite is healed.

Concerning other bugs, the infection from the bite will itch until properly treated and also it will itch during the process of healing.

I hope this helped! :)

Are scabies mites visible to the naked eye?

Yes and no, the female mites may be visible as tiny white dots. The male body lice however are about half the size, and cannot be seen.

What can you do for your cat itching?

Salmon oil and Evening Primrose oil are two oils that a cat can benefit greatly from. You can also add a weekly treat of oily fish such as sardines or mackerel (best in spring water), or even scraps of plain fatty meat (such as skin from a chicken) either raw or cooked, depending on what your cat prefers.

Salmon oil contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It is the omega 3 fatty acids that are so valuable in salmon oil. Salmon oil helps improve coat and skin quality and lubricate joints, which an elderly cat may benefit greatly from. It is advisable to use this instead of Cod Liver oil, as this contains a high level of Vitamin A which a cat can overdose on if fed too much.

Evening Primrose oil also contains vitamins and fatty acids that promote healthy supple skin and soft, glossy fur much like Salmon oil.

Both these oils can be found in most health shops and can be added to the cat's meal a couple of times a week. Only a few drops are needed each time.

How do you make dogs stop itching?

We had a dog that had that problem. Her skin was dry the vet said, and so he recommended some medicine that helped. Plus we also added extra oil into her diet such as vegetable oil on her food and extra fat. Vitamin E oik in very good for that poblem Just put some on the food or give them a vitamin e everyday. Dogs love vitamin E. =Answer= Please don't start treating your dog on your own until you take the dog to a vet. The dog may have fleas or what they call "hot spots" (the dog feels hot in one area and very itchy." The other poster is correct in saying that there are medications for that. I am dealing with my own part Bichon Frise x Terrier and have had her to the vet for medications and she's doing fine.

Why do Musquito bites itch?

When the mosquito drinks blood, she injects an anticoagulant to keep the blood from clotting. The anticoagulant, like all foreign proteins, activates the immune system. This causes a local allergic reaction around the bite.

Only female mosquitoes drink the blood of humans and other animals to develop her eggs properly before they are laid. Male mosquitoes feed on fruits and plant juices.

The answer is, since these bites can bring malaria and other diseases, we have evolved to react to the bite by itching.
It has something to do with the Enzymes in the Mosquito's salivary glands which are secreted from the Proboscis ( What punctures the skin) of the Mosquito which is deposited under the skin after they puncture it, this then causes an irritation which results in the itching sensation.

How do you stop mosquito bites from itching?

Use Calomine lotion (i'm not sure that's how you spell it) also if you rub it instead of itching it you won't damage it as much so it will heal faster

Also Try Hand Sanitizer... But don't put it on if has broken the skin or bleeding... It can really sting you can even put windex but not if its broken skin or bleeding -With your fingernail mark an X over it.

Apply nail polish to the bite and leave until the itch fades, it is believed this method works by keeping air from the bite.

Can you give your dog chlorpheniramine maleate for itching?

Cats have very sensitive systems and should not be given any medications intended for people or even dogs without veterinary approval.

Cats synthesize their own Vitamin C from glucose in their small intestine. Their immune systems are also not as dependent on it as a humans. Cats actually depend more on Vitamin A for immune system reasons. High doses of Vitamin C in a cats system can actually cause kidney problems and stones in the urinary tract.

Red and Itching bumps on dog on legs and stomach?

This could be any number of things, from simple obesity to intestinal worms to liver failure to gastric bloat. However, it will take a veterinarian performing an examination to determine what the actual cause is.

If your dog's belly has suddenly become swollen, you need to head to the veterinarian immediately - I would suspect gastric bloat or intestinal obstruction, both of which are surgical emergencies that can be fatal within 24 hours.

How do you stop the itch in a bee sting?

To help me stop the itching i apply toothpaste to the area which it itches and i leave it on for a couple of hours. I spread it lightly around the bite. Once it reaches the morning and the bite is gone i usually take it off.

You can also relieve itchy mosquito bites by rubbing it with a piece of citrus fruit, an onion, soap, tiger balm, salt or even soap.

What can be the cause of a dog that gets sores and itches?

If your dog has not been in an accident that would cause it to be sore all over its body, arthritis is a likely culprit. If your dog is not of an age to have arthritis, consult with your veterinarian for other possible causes.

If your hamster is itching and biting herself as she got mites?

Take it to the vet or or give it constant baths and find a flee collar for it in the pet store. Or you can try setting up a container with chinchilla dust in it in case they feel like taking a 'bath' in it. If that doesn't do anything, then take it to an exotic vet. It could have some kind of bug infestation or other disease.

Can cornstarch make you itch?

get some beer and mix it with corn starch. then apply to the itching spot.

Hope this helps. :)

Can Apple Cider vinegar help itching or hives?

I've been told that I'm allergic to vinegar. Any thing I eat that contains vinegar (including ketchup and mustard) cause my face and head to sweat for several minutes after I've finished eating. If i use a vinaigrette dressings on a salad I'm dripping sweat from my earloabs and down the back of my neck. No one I've spoken to has ever heard of this.

Will methylated spirits kill the scabies mite?

USING METHO TO REMOVE MITES/LICE

CAUTION: KEEP WELL AWAY FROM ANY FLAME CIGARETTES ETC.

1 litre of methylated spirits mixed with 5 litre of cold water and thoroughly washed over whole of the body untill the solution is finished should do the trick. mites/live cant survive long in extreme cold. completely wet head and pubic hair with the solution and cover head with damp towel [pubics with a flannel]for at least 1/2 hour.

after 1 hour shower as normal. if needed try again 2 hours later.

Why does your body itch after swimming?

You are probably allergic to something in the pool water. It might have had too much chlorine, or algae, or some other chemical that irritated your skin. Take some diphenhydramine ("Benadryl") and call your doctor if it gets worse or doesn't go away in a couple of days.

How do you Prevent itch after swimming in chlorinated pools?

Shower immediately after exiting from the pool; the best soap to use is probably Lever 2000.

Can scabies get on your face?

yes you can if you have had it before there is more of a chance you would have it on your face

How can you tell the difference between scabies and flea bites?

Scabies is caused by mites which create tunnels under your skin which are easily noticeable after they lay their eggs, the process of them hatching is what causes the itching, fleas don't burrow and only bite to cause a more or less harmless infection which itches if given attention.

Will rid lice spray kill scabies in bedding and furnter?

The ingredient "Permethrin" has been shown to be effective in killing bed bugs, yes. I haven't personally experimented yet but I am tonight. Will post results!

Will flea boms kill scabies?

Flea bombs will not eliminate scabies from you home. The reason is that the insecticide percentage is far too low in these products to be effective even with a direct spay onto skin or bedding. The present standard is a combination of oral anti scabies medication in two doses with one permethrine topical application. Many patients follow with a second topical application as this is not significantly expensive or difficult. All clothing and bedding has to be dried at greater than 122F. Regards, Hrichardson md facep

Why does a dog have a troublesome itch on either side of her lower back even though her coat is clean and she has no fleas?

If she is also not showing any signs of furloss than it is probably something minor like allergies or dry skin. the winter is a common time for dogs to get dry skin and it easily treated with oatmeal shampoo or omega 3 capsules. if that doesnt improve it try some otc benadryl for allergies.

you can get either at a petstore or online at 1800petmeds.com

What do scabies do when they burrow into your skin?

they eat out all of your enternal organs and you will slowly die they eat out all of your enternal organs and you will slowly die