Things You'll Need
- Clippers
- Shampoo
- Water
- Towel
- Mask
- Gloves
- Goggles
- Chemical dip
- Sponge
Instructions
Diagnose your goat for mange. Mange causes exaggerated itching with red, flaking and scabby skin. Demodectic mange will present as small lump-like, crusty cysts at the hair follicles.
Clip the effected areas carefully until they're almost bald. This will give you better access to the hair follicles, where the mites are living.
Shampoo the area thoroughly, using a shampoo that specializes in oil breakdown and removal. Rinse the area and towel it dry.
Obtain chemical miticide from your vet, as it is not sold over the counter. Don gloves, mask and goggles for protection and sponge the dip over your goat's body. Use caution, as this dip is highly toxic. Repeat as prescribed by your vet. General prescriptions are for 4 to 8 treatments over a 2-week period of time.
Monitor your goat's nutrition and health to prevent future infestations. Demodectic mites are always present but become a problem when a goat's immune system is compromised due to a lack of nutrition or a secondary infection or illness. Kids and older goats are under more threat from mange.