What Causes Scarpotic Mange in Dogs?

Sarcoptic mange in dogs is a condition caused by parasitic mites. These mites get into the skin and cause itching, irritation, sores and swelling. Sarcoptic mange is highly contagious. Any dog suspected of having sarcoptic mange should be kept quarantined from other dogs. This condition can be transmitted to humans.

Identification

Sarcoptic mange is skin condition caused by mites. These are the same mites that cause scabies in humans.

Infection

Sarcoptic mange can be passed from one dog to another through casual contact. Humans can transmit sarcoptic mange by handling an infected dog. If they touch another dog without washing carefully, mange spreads.

Function of Mites

These mites are parasites. They live on humans and dogs and chew into the skin. This results in itching and open sores. The sores can lead to secondary infections.

Human Infection

Sarcoptic mange is highly contagious to humans and dogs. In humans it is called scabies. Keep children away from any dog suspected of having mange.

Preventing Sarcoptic Mange

Cleanliness is imperative to keeping sarcoptic mange at bay. Bedding and kennels should be kept clean and dry. Using a year round flea treatment containing ivermeticin will kill sarcoptic mange mites before they become a problem.

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