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My dog has mange or distemper, can't afford vet. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 2 years and 8 months old

Sad to think that my Yokyok might have a sarcoptic mange or much worst is distemper virus. I cant take him to a vet cause i dont have money. I really dont know what to do. I was trying to find a home remedy or an affordable medicine for his skin problem. Im sorry and i couldn't take him to vet. All i can do now is show love and take care of him here at house cause we dont have money. Thank you for the useful answers.

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 1st, 2017

Hello. You can try over the counter medications for fleas/mange (Products like Revolution, Advantage, etc.), or dewormers can be tried. If this is Distemper then unfortunately Yokyok needs very intensive care, and even with that he could die, it is a very severe virus. Try the over the counter products for fleas/mange/worms first to see if this helps. Best of luck with Yokyok.

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