surchinmy
Ultra ALPHA
Dec 1, 2005, 9:11 PM
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Re: [JuStiN'doGgIe] Mange
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Hi ...
Not so strange really ... it all depends ...
(A) First ~ there are several types of mange ... and each requires a different treatment. Some are easier to treat, other variants are more stubborn ... Much also depends on the dog's general state of health.
ky.essortment.com/mangedogscats_rkon.htm
(B) Second ~ Because of the first reason ~ it is important to correctly identify the variant of mange affecting the dog so that the correct treatment can be applied. This is sometimes easier said than done for a multitude of reasons (a) Inexperienced owners often confuse symptoms of mange with other coat/skin conditions & allergies. Sometimes vets are equally confused or do not run the tests to identify cause.
(C) Third ~ demodectic mange (which is the type of mange infection primarily discussed in this thread) is genetic and can arise for a host of reasons, including low immunity ... and long term treatment requires several steps to be taken, including (a) reducing infection and/or spread, and (b) creating conditions & environment that allows the dog to strengthen its immunity & hence provide natural resistance to demo mange. All of which can be complicated or simple - depending on circumstances, health of dog & attitude of owner.
So - it all depends.
Am very glad that your dog's problem with mange was easily sorted out - wish the same for all.
Cheers
(This post was edited by surchinmy on Dec 1, 2005, 9:16 PM)
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