Demodicosis, more commonly known as red mange or demodex mange, is a skin disease common in dogs. A microscopic mite called demodex canis causes the disease. Dogs with have red mange often suffer from hair loss and painful or itchy skin, which can lead to bacterial skin infections. The term red mange refers to the red appearance of the affected area. Red mange, unlike sarcoptic mange, is not contagious. Natural remedies for red mange enhances a dog's immune system, allowing the body to fight off the mange mite infection. Herbs and supplements aid in treating the skin problem topically.
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Diet
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Quality food is key to your dog's health. Healthy dogs have healthy immune systems that can fight off infections. Whether your dog is on a diet of raw food, cooked food, or dry food, choose a diet that includes a variety of raw, pulverized vegetables. Enhance his diet by adding leafy, dark green vegetables like broccoli and watercress to each meal.
Garlic
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Mites do not like sulphur compounds, which garlic contains. Apply diluted garlic oil topically to the affected areas to cure red mange. Using garlic will also minimize the chance of a bacterial infection because garlic is an antibacterial substance. If your dog is sensitive to garlic, use licorice in its place.
Vitamins and Supplements
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Add Vitamin E (5 to 10 mg/lb daily), Vitamin C (10 mg/lb, 2 to 3 times a day), and fish oil (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoonful per 10 pounds, 1 to 2 times daily) to your dog's diet. Fish oil has omega-3 fatty acids, which are effective in easing the itch. These vitamins and supplements improve skin conditions associated with red mange by relieving itching.
Neem and Lavender
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Use neem oil and lavender oil to make an effective skin rinse to fight mange. You need almond oil for the base oil. Combine 10 parts almond oil with 1 part lavender oil and 1 part neem oil and apply to the affected areas 1 to 2 times a day.
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