Instructions
Isolate the dog from other unhealthy pets, who are at an increased risk if they catch mange from the infected dog.
Make an appointment with your veterinarian. This is necessary to determine the type, extent and medical treatment for mange.
Follow the veterinarian's recommendation for medication, which will either be topical or oral. Expect to see the mange clear up within a month, and itching to stop after several days.
Ask the veterinarian if your dog needs special shampoo to prevent reinfection.
Clean the dog's bedding and cloth toys deeply in a washing machine after mange is diagnosed, using hot water. Discard and replace the items that cannot be laundered.
Show the dog extra love and patience, as the psychological effects of constant itching can be harmful. Gently scratch or rub your dog on skin areas not affected by mange to calm it.
How to Care for Mange
All dogs have mites that live on them. Mites are microscopic parasites that live and lay their eggs on dogs' skin and hair follicles. Most dogs are never affected by the mites, but when certain types of the parasite proliferate, it can lead to mange. Mange is a skin disease caused by mites. Dogs contract either sarcoptic mange, also known as canine scabies, or demodectic mange, which can appear all over, on the face or on the paws, depending on the type. Some mange cases clear up on their own, while others require treatment.