My dog has generalized demodectic mange. Can I treat it at home?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | 1 year and 3 months old
My dog has generalized demodectic mange and I was wondering if there are any ways to treat him at home
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Published on July 26th, 2017
Unfortunately, the only home treatment you can for for this are soothing oatmeal baths, but thus is only a palliative treatment and will not do anything to treat the mange or any secondary bacterial infections that he likely has. Especially if the mange is generalized as you say, it is going to require prescription medication to kill the mites. Your pet may also need prescription antibiotics as a deep bacterial infection is common with generalized démodéx This usually requires several weeks of treatment and can extend up to a few months.
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Published on March 26th, 2017
It depends on if the mange is localized (in one area of the body), or generalized. Localized demodex mange does not typically require any treatment, and 90% of cases resolve in six to eight weeks. Generalized demodex mange involves treating any underlying systemic illness, antibiotics for skin infection, amitraz dips, milbemycin, and ivermectin, which is given by the veterinarian. Ivermectin treatment has to been given for 90-120 days, and should be used for one month past resolution of symptoms. Amitraz dips should be given every two weeks for between six to 14 dips, and should continue for one month after mites are not found on skin scrapings. They cannot be given to toy breeds or puppies younger than four months of age. I would have your dog seen by a vet if it is suffering from demodex mange.
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