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My dog has itchy, bleeding skin. Is there a home remedy for mange?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Irish Terrier | Female | 5 months and 6 days old | 9 lbs

Is there any home remedy for mange? My dog's skin is bleeding because of itching? How can I help my dog?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2017

There is no home remedy for mange, which is a mite infestation, only medications can kill these mites, and it usually takes a few months for the meds to work as well. but before you conclude that your dog has Mange, you should take her to the vet and have a skin test done to confirm or rule it out.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on June 26th, 2018

    The only OTC medication for mange is Revolution Flea preventive. This also works for mange mites. However there are many conditions that look like mange and I recommend you take your dog to a vet for an exam to ensure that this is a mite infection, especially since sarcoptes mites are a zoonosis and can infect you and your family as well.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on July 23rd, 2018

    Sarcoptic mange can only be diagnosed with a hands-on exam, and possibly a skin scrape (which does not always yield a mite). Treatment is usually injections with avermectins or a new flea and tick medication that also happens to kill mange mites and is called Bravecto, in form of a chew. Ask your vet about this medication.

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