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What is dog mange?

Mange is caused by a tiny parasitic mite that frequently infects dogs. There are two major types of dog mange each caused by a different type of mite.

The most common type of mange is dermodex mange. Dermodex mange is a skin disease caused by reaction to these dermodex mites. The dermodex mites are usually passed from mother to puppy but cause no reactions as the puppy's immune system is strong enough to keep them under control. Other than moving from mother to puppy, these mites are not thought to be very contagious. When the immune system is weakened, or the puppy is stressed or malnourished, the mange mites can flourish. This causes irritation, itching and hair loss.

Sarcoptic mange (also known as canine scabies) is caused by a burrowing mange mite that lays its eggs under the dog's skin. This type of mange is highly contagious, much less prevalent and usually only originally occurs in dogs in extremely bad shape.

How to spot dog mange

Dermodex mange is the more common type of mange and it comes in a couple of main forms:

Your dog may be exhibiting one or two bald scaly patches that are usually on the dog's face. This is almost always a puppy disease and will clear up with some herbal treatment (see below).

The dermodex mange may spread and become more widespread all over the dog. This type of dermodex mange can stay with the dog for life but usually starts when they are quite young. Dogs with widespread dermodex mange can have multiple skin problems, patchy fur and scaly skin all over their bodies. Recovery can be helped by using the herbal treatment steps outlined below.

Sarcoptic mange is a different disease entirely. It causes widespread hair loss, oozing sores and secondary damage as the dog scratches and bites at its own skin infection. Contact your vet if you are worried about this.

How to avoid dog mange

You can avoid dermodex mange by following these steps.

• Groom your dog daily. This helps to get rid of dirt and tangles as well as spreading around the animal's healthy natural oils.
• Make sure your dog is well fed and well exercised.
• Wash their bedding regularly.
• Shampoo your dog with a herbal anti-mites solution once every 2 months. More often than this and you will strip his or her coat of those important natural oils.

How to treat dog mange

You can treat most localized dermodex mange infections at home with these products. Shampoo once every two months or so and use the spray daily.

Pet Alive Manage Mites Shampoo This product will gently clean and promote healthy skin and coats in dogs. “… We have such fun washing our German Shepherds. They used to be very sensitive to other medicinal shampoos, but Manage Mites Shampoo does the trick nicely. They smell wonderful afterwards, and don’t seem to mind it at all! We can tell that it’s really gentle, but still works.” —The Anderson Family (PetAlive.com) $34.95 Buy Now!

Herbal Manage Mites Spray This spray will discourage pests from living in your dog's coat and skin. "We use the Manage Mites Shampoo on our Terrier Max, and Manage Mites Spray is a great product when we finish up. We use it as an ongoing program till the next bathing episode." —Joe, Hayley and Max, LA, USA (PetAlive.com) $34.95 Buy Now!

• Introduce the treatments one at a time.
• Please read the manufacturers dosage instructions. 
• Seek veterinary advice if your pet is being treated for an existing health condition.
• If your dog's itching and scratching is widespread and so severe that he is harming himself, then it's time for a visit to your vet.