Mange in Dogs and Cats
Definition :
It is an Infectious skin disease characterized by dermatitis , itching, hair loss and redness and inflammation of the skin .
Causes:
In dogs: Sarcoptic mange. " Canine scabies"
In cats :Notedric mange or Notredes cats " Feline scabies".
Signs of mange infections in pet animals :
- Severe itching may be accompanied with bleeding.
- Redness and inflammation of the affected area of skin.
- Hair loss.
- Biting or scratching the affected area.
- Some animals be nervous and restless.
- Pruritis and dermatitis .
- From clinical signs " Itching, hair loss, scratching and restlessness "
- Laboratory Diagnosis :
Skin sample examined microscopically to detect scabies.
Treatment of mange in dogs and cats:
- Topical application of cream that kill scabies.
- Washing the animal with pesticide solutions can be effective but care to avoid your pet toxicity.
- Ivermectins subcutaneous injections are very helpful to get rid of this infection.
- Steroid creams may be used to reduce inflammation of the skin.
- wide spectrum antibiotics to avoid secondary infections in case of bleeding.
- The treatment must be continuous until all the signs disappear completely .
Thanks for reading, If you have any questions about mange or your pet just leave a comment and we will contact you soon .
It is an Infectious skin disease characterized by dermatitis , itching, hair loss and redness and inflammation of the skin .
Causes:
In dogs: Sarcoptic mange. " Canine scabies"
In cats :Notedric mange or Notredes cats " Feline scabies".
Signs of mange infections in pet animals :
- Severe itching may be accompanied with bleeding.
- Redness and inflammation of the affected area of skin.
- Hair loss.
- Biting or scratching the affected area.
- Some animals be nervous and restless.
- Pruritis and dermatitis .
- From clinical signs " Itching, hair loss, scratching and restlessness "
- Laboratory Diagnosis :
Skin sample examined microscopically to detect scabies.
Treatment of mange in dogs and cats:
- Topical application of cream that kill scabies.
- Washing the animal with pesticide solutions can be effective but care to avoid your pet toxicity.
- Ivermectins subcutaneous injections are very helpful to get rid of this infection.
- Steroid creams may be used to reduce inflammation of the skin.
- wide spectrum antibiotics to avoid secondary infections in case of bleeding.
- The treatment must be continuous until all the signs disappear completely .
Thanks for reading, If you have any questions about mange or your pet just leave a comment and we will contact you soon .
