Until a few years ago, treating sarcoptic mites -- the parasites that cause the most common type of mange in dogs -- was a lengthy and difficult process. It was stressful both for the dog and the dog's guardian. It required the dog be dipped in Amitraz, Mitaban or lime sulphur. The dogs had to be dipped two or three times for the sarcoptic mites to be eradicated. Today Selamectin, the active ingredient in Revolution, is most often used to end an infestation of sarcoptic mites. The use of Revolution is simple, inexpensive and much less stressful.
Things You'll Need
- Revolution
Instructions
Take your dog to the veterinarian for a skin scraping. The veterinarian must confirm the diagnosis of sarcoptic mites and issue a prescription for Revolution.
Part your dog's hair at the base of the neck and empty the contents of the Revolution tube onto the skin in a single spot.
Repeat the application two weeks after the first application.
Take your dog to the veterinarian for a skin scraping two weeks after the second dose is applied. The skin scraping will confirm whether the mites have been eradicated or determine if a third dose of Revolution is necessary.