My baby has scabies. . . help!

[kjc]

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finding sarcoptic mange mites on skin scrapings, effectiveness assessments also were based on reso-
lution of clinical signs.Resolution of the pruritus associated with the mite infestations was observed in
approximately 50%of the dogs 30 days after the first treatment and in approximately 90%of the dogs
30 ays fter he econd monthly treatment.

[kjc]

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[kjc]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

I copied and pasted a few things I googled. Since China cannot use google anymore, I don't think the OP will find anything there....

From Itching dog scabiesDogs Scabies

Scabies is a skin disorder in dogs caused by infection with scabies mites (sarcoptes scabei). Those microscopic mites burrow in the dogs skin surface, storing their eggs in a trail behind them. The tunnels are visible as thin, scaly lines at the dogs skin. The itchy scalp and skin rashes of scabies occur because an allergy to the scabies mite. Scabies is one of the most itching skin disorders in dogs. Scabies mites prefer the dogs abdomen, chest, legs, and ears, but can affect any area of the dog skin.
Scabies mites usually spread by direct contact from host to host. However, scabies mites are only infective for 36 hours, which means that environmental decontamination is generally not necessary.

Scabies infections on humans go away on their own, as the scabies mite is not able to complete its life cycle on the wrong host.
Typical symptoms for the two kinds of dog mange:

Scabies Mange You see only few scabs at your dog's skin. It looks like a scab caused by a scratch. Some hairless patches may appear.
Your dog suffers from steadily itching skin.
Actually, scabies is very rare in cultivated countries. Scabies mites cannot survive in clean places. They live in garbage dumps or similar surroundings. Scabies mites are mainly present in poor countries of the third world.
Demodectic Mange
Caused by an immune system deficiency.
The entire skin looks pink, red, or even turns black. (There can be additional infections, rashes, pimples, or open sores)
Hairloss allover the body.
Demodectic mange is not very itching.


Treatment remedies from: Scabies in Dogs | Mange in Dogs | Dog Mange | Sarcoptes Scabiei

Scabies is known as ‘the itch’ and is a skin disorder characterized by superficial skin burrows and intense itching. Its causal agent is the mite called as Sarcoptes Scabei. The name Scabies is derived from the Latin word for Scratch. There are various methods for dogs scabies treatment.
Scabies in dogs is a condition that results in severe itching and hair loss. This condition results in reddening of the skin and forming of lesions. Mostly it affects belly, ears, legs and chest.
Scabies is easy to diagnose as it is marked by intense itching. But very often a detailed study is required. A scraping of the skin of the affected area should be put under microscope to identify mites and their eggs. This is followed by measures to treat the condition in your dog.
• Trimming of fur: Before you begin actually treating the animal it is vital to trim any long fur so that topical treatments impact the area affected by scabies. This is vital for effective dogs scabies treatment.
• Medicated shampoos: Counted among the most effective treatments to get rid of scabies mites that cause the disease in the dog. This treatment is often recommended by doctors and the dogs also respond properly to this treatment. The shampoos have insecticides intended to kill the mites. Now there are many shampoos available in the market and it is best to consult your vet which is the best one for your dog. It is very important to keep dogs clean by giving frequent baths with these shampoos.
• Injections: One other scabies treatment is administering drugs through injections. The drugs given intravenously include Frontline Plus, Revolution and Selemectin that work well against scabies. The drug Selemectin is either injected or fed orally and has proved to be very effective. It is considered a convenient treatment as dosage is only once every month and it has no side effects.
Other drugs given intravenously include Ivermectin and Moxidectin . For Ivermectin, two dosages are injected once in two weeks. But Ivermectin is generally not recommended because of its side effects.
• Lime Sulfur Dip: It is a solution containing lime sulfur(97.5%), most effective for dogs scabies treatment. The solution is created by mixing 4 oz of lime sulfur to one gallon of water. On being diluted the solution is poured all over the dog’s body allowing to soak up in the affected areas. Allow the solution to last on the animal without washing or drying the dog. A pair of gloves is handy while you give your dog a sulfur bath. Also make sure the dog does not drink any drops of the solution. It is a very effective and long lasting treatment for scabies.
There are also many over the counter treatments for dogs scabies treatment:
- Natural Oils: Tea tree oil and Neem Oil are supposed to fight scabies effectively. Tea tree oil is famous for its anti fungal and anti bacterial qualities. Apply tea tree oil morning and night on the affected area. Neem Oil is to be applied twice a day.
- Sulfur creams and Permethrin can be used as topical creams.
The basic precaution to fight this disease is to keep your pet clean and well groomed. Also, maintain cleanliness of your neighborhood so it does not foster the growth of scabies mites. There will be no need for dogs scabies treatment in a clean and hygienic environment.

I disagree with most/all of this info... I am not unclean and I don't live in a garbage dump, I don't live in a third world country, I would never inject Revolution IV or feed it orally to my dog. Cutting the coat is totally unnecessary... etc. My pets are clean and well groomed and I live near a woods and do not intend on cleaning that acreage as it is a natural area for wildlife. Who wrote this crap?

[kjc]

Coconut products are also antiparasitic, and keep bugs away. Revolution is applied to the skin between the shoulder blades, where it travels through the skin to work systemically on the pet to kill Heartworm and mites, and other stuff...see copy of product lit in previous posts. As for scabies clearing in humans on it's own... I itched for two weeks before calling my doctor. It was not going away without help.

[all101]

Thank you all so much for your help and quick reply! I will try to show my Chinese friend and see if she knows what I mean when I say tea tree oil and coconut oil. Medicines have obscure names that don't translate easily, so I really appreciate the thorough postings! I am mostly concerned about his reactions to the medicines. . . the shaking and sneezing. The spray is a Chinese brand called Firio Advank Dog Kill(horrible translation) 50. It smells so strong that when I sprayed Ollie and his bed the gas detector in my home went off!!! I am happy to say that he gained 3 ounces. He doesn't seem to eat as much, but I think it must be being counteracted by my feeding him tuna, steak, halibut and veggies rather than the crappy dog food they have here. I did buzz his beautiful hair off today because it is falling out in chunks and he rubs his little face in it, which I am afraid will work to lengthen the infection. If anybody has heard of his medicine please let me know. Also, do you all think I should use tea tree oil in conjunction with his medicine? Also, I have taken him twice to be immunized but I don't ever know what type of tests they are doing or what type of shots he is getting (a scary leap of faith). Yesterday the vet gave me two stickers, one says Nobivac puppy Dp and the other says VanGuard Plus 5. If anybody can give me more information on these shots or let me know if he should be having more shots I would appreciate it. The treatment regiment and testing in China is horrible. I have to demand everything and I don't know what (or how) I need to ask! Thank you all again. God bless.

[Ellie May]

Yes, Vanguard! At least we know about that here...
There is a vaccine overview on the YT Library.
The 5 in 1 should probably be used.


I would never used tea tree oil without washing it off and then still I don't use it.

Revolution would probably be the treatment of choice here, but it is two doses two weeks apart.

A lot of the sprays used for this are going to be highly toxic and could take your pup's life. I'd look for an Engligh speaking vet.

Where on your pup's body is the fungal issue?

[cj125]

Oh good - I was hoping you'd show up Crystal.

What about this pup's size & age? Any suggestions on what to feed him?

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by cj125

Oh good - I was hoping you'd show up Crystal.

What about this pup's size & age? Any suggestions on what to feed him?

Anything that is recognizable to the English speaking population...
I didn't see the choices except for Purina?

[dwerten]

just want to state DO NOT MIX KETACONAZOLE AND IVERMECTIN it will cause ivermectin toxicity as you are dealing with a mite and a fungal infection so please make sure your vet does NOT do this as my friend's derm did this and gave her dog these two drugs and the dog went into a coma and almost died

I would use revolution as my first choice before using ivermectin just in case your vet is mentioning this

scabies (sarcoptic mange) is contagious and it can pass to humans so your dog could have got this from another dog.

this company makes a good shampoo as well and more info for you

Pets'BestRx™ Mange Breakthrough Solution :: New Developments on Mange Treatments from Pets'BestRx™

more info

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/sarcopt...ogs/page1.aspx

diet will not help with this - diet only helps with demodex mites as it is immune related and some feel raw feeding or home cooked are better for demodex mites as well as for allergy dogs as they are tied so immune system to immune boosting helps. Scabies is a mite that is not tied to immune system just passed on from other dogs as highly contagious

if fungal infection raw coconut oil helps

[dwerten]

what are the sprays you are using as have never heard of a spray for fungal nor scabies

[ARCHIE]

Just wanted to send good thoughts and prayer's for you and your baby.
Poor little one must be going crazy. I can't image how he feels.
Hope this remedy works for him and gives him the much needed relief
he needs. Thank heavens for YT at times like this. Your girls are
the best when someone is in desperate need.

[TLC]

Ahhh...this sucks!

Is there any English Vets or Specialists there

I feel soooooooooooo bad...

...I would be so scared to use that spray stuff

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by kjc

I disagree with most/all of this info... I am not unclean and I don't live in a garbage dump, I don't live in a third world country, I would never inject Revolution IV or feed it orally to my dog. Cutting the coat is totally unnecessary... etc. My pets are clean and well groomed and I live near a woods and do not intend on cleaning that acreage as it is a natural area for wildlife. Who wrote this crap?

I'm in complete and total agreement with you. All this baby needs now is more chemicals that I'm sure would kill him.

Take him off of pet food and start feeding him real food, even baby meats and cereals. No commercial treats either. Too many chemical's in pet foods and treats!!!

Though the animal mange mite can live in human skin, it cannot reproduce there, so eventually the problem ends on it's own lasting just a few weeks at most.
A healthy animal is less likely to harbor parasites like fleas, ringworm, and mange mites, therefor proper nutrition and overall care are important preventive measures for both of you.
In addition, frequent grooming and inspection, along with herbal repellents, will catch most of these problems early. Be especially attentive when your animal has been in contact with other pets or is under stress from disease, emotional upset, or a stay in a kennel.
Give a little Vitamin C ascorbate twice a day, E for restoring immune capacity, and lecithin, depending on size.
Thinly slice a whole lemon, including the peel. Add it to 1 pint of near-boiling water and let it steep overnight. The next day, sponge the solution onto the animal's skin and let it dry. You can use this daily for skin problems including involving fleas. It is a source of natural flea-killing substances such as d-limonene and other healing ingredients found in whole lemon.

I hope this helps. Just stay away from all those chemicals that will kill your baby.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by kjc

I disagree with most/all of this info... I am not unclean and I don't live in a garbage dump, I don't live in a third world country, I would never inject Revolution IV or feed it orally to my dog. Cutting the coat is totally unnecessary... etc. My pets are clean and well groomed and I live near a woods and do not intend on cleaning that acreage as it is a natural area for wildlife. Who wrote this crap?

Sorry for posting incorrect info, but someone suggested she google to find out info. She can't google in China, so i thought I was helping by posting that info. It was from two different sites, and I thought I read it thoroughly and it made sense to me. I've never had to deal with anything like that before. I saw "thrid world country" and that's where she is.

But I do agree, if the hair is already falling out so much, as the OP said, it should be cut short. I don't think clumps of missing hair is necessarily a good look. Again, sorry for the wrong info.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Sorry for posting incorrect info, but someone suggested she google to find out info. She can't google in China, so i thought I was helping by posting that info. It was from two different sites, and I thought I read it thoroughly and it made sense to me. I've never had to deal with anything like that before. I saw "thrid world country" and that's where she is.

But I do agree, if the hair is already falling out so much, as the OP said, it should be cut short. I don't think clumps of missing hair is necessarily a good look. Again, sorry for the wrong info.

I actually think it was a very good link, I think some objected to the last line. "The basic precaution to fight this disease is to keep your pet clean and well groomed. Also, maintain cleanliness of your neighborhood so it does not foster the growth of scabies mites. There will be no need for dogs scabies treatment in a clean and hygienic environment."