When I initially saw these red bumps appearing on my pet I thought he possibly had an allergy to a food or something in his environment. I took him to my trainer, and she believed Baron was suffering from some sort of seasonal allergy and recommended a hydro-cortisone cream. The cream just reduced the itching; the red bumps would appear to become more inflamed after the cortisone cream was applied yet he could sleep after a bit. I finally took him to the vet after about two weeks and they diagnosed my 16 wk old pup with Demodex Mange.
The vet perscribed Ivermectin (an anti-parasitic used sucessfully for mange on dogs, not FDA approved for mange in dogs) injection once every two weeks for 2 months. This diagnosis and remedy suggested was quite scary considering the vet said that Ivermectin can kill a dog though quite rare. It should be kn
own that herding breeds are exceptionally sensitive to this product and should only be used as a last resort or not at all. The vet stated I would continue this biweekly process until their were 2 negative skin scraping for the mites, usually for 2 months. I thought this was the endall answer I was looking for and became quite hopeful, yet the ivermectin made absolutely no visual improvement in my pet over this time period so I began looking elsewhere. I would recommend the use of this product if no topical mange applications are effective as long as it is prescribed by a knowledgeable vet. Ivermectin didn’t work for my dog, but I have heard it has worked for many others. The frequency of ivermectin application could possibly change effectiveness; my co-workers girlfriend (a vet) perscribes oral ivermectin daily. Possibly the daily dose of oral overmectin is more effective than an injection once every 14 days.
My Doberman has had an ongoing case of demodectic mange since she was very young. At first it was diagnosed as a general pyoderma and antibiotics were prescribed. After a scraping was done and demodex was discovered, a second round of antibiotics and daily oral ivermectin was prescribed. After a second scrape, we are on the 3rd round of ivermectin. She has improved greatly. Even her hair has begun to grow back in. Each time that she broke out, it was after shots. The last time it was a 6 months bortadella to be able to put her in doggy daycare to play. I believe she has an inherited weak immune system that was overwhelmed by the number of vaccination viral loads that she was subjected to as a young pup. She also has the chin bumps which are a separate issue from the mange. It is being treated very successfully with “Bactroban” a mupirocin ointment that is good for the chin acne that dobermans are prone to. My dobe is now 16 months old and her condition poses a problem for us. Our dogs have always been kennelled when we travel abroad. I will have to see if the next vaccinations that have been delayed will cause a reoccurance of the mange when they are given. If they do, that means that I will never be able to put her in a kennel, doggy day care or have her around other dogs. No more vaccinations for her as I refuse to keep poisioning her with ivermectin,
(My website needs updating with this latest information.) I have 11 cats that got mange from a stray I introduced into the household. I tried three courses of Ivermectin with only temporary success. I tried Sulfur/Lime dip, with limited success. What seems to help the most (requiring a knowledgeable homeopathic vet) is a homeopathic remedy (very specific to the particular animal), combined with immune boosting (4Life Feline Complete, in my case), and a lot of organic, 10- 15% fat (max) ground sirloin, mixed 1/2 and 1/2 with organic vegetable puree (steamed broccoli, organic carrot, and organic peas lightly steamed) given as long as the animal craves it. I am still fighting the mange to a certain extent, but most of the cats have significantly improved. I also clean their ears with olive oil-soaked QTips once a week or so, when I see black inside. Do you know whether or not the borax/hydrogen peroxide is safe to use on cats? The Earth website will not respond. Thanks so much.
Here’s what Earth Clinic website say about cats:
01/16/2010: Martina from Burnaby, Bc, Canada replies: “I tried to use Ted’s Remedy on my cat but it was just too stressful to bathe her. I found an alternate route by upping her diet to the best organic cat food i could find (to up her immune system) and then I stirred in 1/4 tsp of brewer’s yeast to every meal. She ate it no problems. I kept her bed washed and sprayed with a tea tree oil concoction I make. It’s a travel size spritzer bottle of water with 8 drops or so of tea tree oil in it. The mites hate tea tree oil, as do ear mites (cured her of ear mites a few years previous with this after only one spray in each). After a couple of days, I noticed she was itching less and less and it finally stopped.”
Ted from Bangkok, Thailand replies: “Deborah: The borax/peroxide remedy I have tested are safe for pets in general. If the condition is a mild one, applying a very wet towel should do it, at least for cats.”
Hi, My 2 yr. black lab has demodectic mange, and I would like to treat him with Ivermectin.Can someone tell me if orally or injectible is the best solution.And, how often.I do have the correct dosage information per body weight.Just not sure how often.
Thanks
I don’t know either, could I ask what you were told the correct dosage per body weight is? I have a 60lb dog that has mange and I can’t get any exacts. Thanks!
I’ve treated many dogs that come thru our shelter for demodex mange, as well as sarcoptic. Our vet prescribes .2cc per 10# of body weight once a day, every day for 60 day for demodex, or for sarcoptic one a day everyday for a month.
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I am currently treating our 10 year old golden retreiver with ivomectin on a daily basis. He developed demodectic mange at a rather advanced age. So far, so good. He has been on it almost 30 days. We started the doses small, and have increased them every 5 days. The hair that he lost has started to grow back. The old guy is hanging in there. We are in contact with our vet, and he is being watched closely. We have our recheck with the dermatologist in 10 days. Sometimes he seems a little sluggish, but I feel it is because of the hot summer weather. His appetite is super, as are all his body functions. It has made Alfred seem like himself again.
Can you tell me what the dosages are that you are using? I have a hound/boxer mix around 60lbs that has developed mange and would appreciate any help you can offer.
Nova
How long did it take before the hair started to grow back. I have a 6month old Pitbull and he has been on Ivermectin for 15days and it doesn’t seem to be working. How long did it take you before you started to see results with your dogs Demodectic Mange – Thanks
It took my puppy a good 2 months to start looking better
Jo P.
We have a 5 month old golden retriever, Evey, who was a stray puppy. Upon having her for only 24 hours we realized she was ill. We took her to the vet somewhat knowing what it may be, parvo, and sure enough it was. We wanted to save this baby, so we treated her w/the home injections and by day 3 she was doing great! We took her back for a follow-up and she was playing and having fun. About a month after the parvo attack we noticed she had a spot above her eye and we thought it was a bruise, long story short, the spots began to spread to her lip and foot area. We took her to the vet yesterday and they said she had Dermadex Mange. Which is what through research on the web we thought it was, but wanted to make sure so we got the right treatment. It made sense since she had the parvo and the probable deminished immune system. The vet prescribed 30 days of oral .004 ml of ivermectin 1%. We started the treatment yesterday, and she actually shows as if it made a difference in one day, her spot above the eyebrow is lighter. My question is, is it safe to give her the Ivermectin? Are there any dangerous side affects we should be aware of. Our vet did not say there were any negative side affects but to bring her back in 30 days. From my review of postings on this med, it sounds like it is very dangerous if not administered correctly. And seems to be more for ringworm. Am I just misinterpreting the info on the web? I trust our vet, and think I should call and find out my worries are not called for. But there are times when you have to step out of the box and ask others. We all love this puppy/baby so much, but why isn’t Ivermectin noted as a normal or usual med for this condition? She just had her second dose tonight, and she let us know with her facial expression, it don’t taste good.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
I have a rescue/foster dog that has mange as well. I need to know if anyone can help with with the dosage of Ivermectin and how often to give him to treat it? He is almost 60 lbs a hound and boxer mix we think. He was taken to the shelter after being born in the wild so he was completely feral when I got him. He is socialized and domesticated now but we are having to deal with the mange now. Please anyone who has had positive experiences with using this for treatment can you give me some advice? Thank you!!!
Nova
It is .1ml or .1cc for every 10 pound of dog body weight
It is .1ml or .1cc for every 10 pound of dog bodyweight. Hope this helps you and I don’t know if you know by now but that’s what it is have a good day
Be careful with small animals that weigh only 10 pounds.. The dosage would be one-tenth of a millimeter (or one-tenth of a cc) for a 10 pound cat or dog. Make sure the dog is not a herding breed, like collie, because they have some kind of genetic defect where the med will cross the blood brain barrier and cannot escape. There is a test you can get at the vet to determine if your herding bread dog has this defect.
A 30 pound dog would get three-tenths of a cc.
A 50 pound dog would get a half of a cc.
You have to use a needle and syringe to remove from the vile of ivomec. And the syringe clearly shows the markings.
Watch your pet for symptoms such as lethargy, no appetite, tremors. Otherwise, ivermectin is safe to use for demodex mange and sarcoptic mange.
1/10 of a cc per 10lb of body weight
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When treating mange with Ivermectin, I was instructed to give it every other day, however I’ve noticed that some are dosing daily.
Which is recommended?
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My puppy was just diagnosed with demodectic mange. He is taking .05 ml of Ivermectin orally, daily, getting weekly mitaban baths, and is on a course of antibiotics. It seemed like an aggressive course at first, but I understand why as it is just barely warding off the mites from spreading all over him. Poor guy is already covered and itchy. We did find a Hot Spot spray at the pet supply store, which is a tincture of chamomile, tea tree oil, and aloe vera.
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After a lot of research I purchased a tube of Bimectin from the local farm store. This is horse dewormer which has ivermectin in the ingredients. I gave my 40 pound bulldog a pea sized bit of the cream orally (just stuck my finger in her mouth as far back as I could reach and smeared it on her tongue – tastes really bad I read). I gave her this every other day for 30 days. I smeared some on the spots as well. She is 1 year old and had localized demo. mange. It was not itchy and there were no secondary infections. Her hair has now grown back and there has been no recurrence. This treatment can kill dogs of the herding variety. I first tested my dog with just a little bit to see if there would be any reaction overnight.