Red mange is a condition characterized by loss of hair, red skin and scabbing in dogs. Red mange is most common in dogs aged three to nine months, but can present itself in older dogs under the right conditions. Some causes of red mange include malnourishment, pests and short hair. There are many steps you can take to combat the disease. However, no cure is one hundred percent guaranteed and your dog may still die after the treatment is complete.
Things You'll Need
- Scissors
- Razor
- Dog shampoo
- Towel
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Sponge
- Dip solution
Instructions
Cut the hair around the infected flesh. Use scissors or a razor to keep the hair as short as possible. Continue to keep the area shaved until the treatments are complete.
Rub a good degreasing dog shampoo onto the infected skin. Rinse the soap away and gently pad the skin dry. The skin will be sensitive, so be as gentle as possible to avoid hurting your dog.
Don a pair of gloves and goggles before you apply an armitraz dip solution to your dog's fur. The armitraz will attack the mites that may have originally led to the red mange. Use a sponge to drip this solution all over your dog (even in non-infected areas). Let the solution air dry. Do not touch the dog until the dip dries completely because it is toxic.
Take your dog to a veterinarian after each washing to see if the mites have died. The vet will examine skin scrapings and tell you whether they are clean or not. Continue to wash your dog in this manner until the vet tells you the skin samples are clean of mites or instructs you to stop the treatment.