Mange Miticide for Cats

Mange is a serious, disfiguring skin disease in cats. Miticide is the most general way to treat mange and scabies in cats.

  1. Causes

    • Mange and scabies are caused by sarcoptic and demodectic mites, which burrow into a cat's skin to suck blood and lay eggs.

    Symptoms

    • Symptoms of mange are dry, scabby and flaking skin; hair loss; and intense itching. This itching can sometimes lead to bleeding sores.

    Treatment

    • Vets usually prescribe chemical dips of miticide to treat mange. The miticide attacks and kills the mite parasites.

    Considerations

    • Miticide is toxic and should never be consumed. Because it is a pesticide, it can make cats sick, and stings if it gets into open wounds.

    Treatment Alternatives

    • Alternatives to miticide focus on natural, nontoxic choices. These include herbal and enzyme shampoos and lotions, and home remedies like hydrogen peroxide and vegetable oil.