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My dog has scabies. How can I help with at-home treatment options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How can I help my vet cure my bull terrier of scabies at home she's a house pet

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on March 4th, 2018

Hi there! Scabies is generally fairly easy to treat. Your veterinarian should prescribe a medication such as Bravecto or ivermectin, which will clear it up without any problems. I'm not aware of any over-the-counter remedies that are effective, so this is best left to your veterinarian to treat :)

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