My dog has sarcoptic mange. When will mites be gone and skin heal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 5 years and 2 months old | 42 lbs
My dog was diagnosed with sarcoptic mange. He was given a dose of Nexguard on Friday. He seems to be a little better, but is still itching and looks awful. When will the mites be totally gone? Should I bring him for a bath to get rid of the flaky and dead skin?
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Published on March 5th, 2018
A good bath followed by a sulfur lyme dip once a week should help speed things up. Sometimes dogs that have scabies also have a secondary bacterial and/or fungal infection. Systemic antibiotic and/or antifungal therapy is necessary to treat the skin if a secondary infection is present. Once treated appropriately, It usually takes 4-8 wks for all of the hair to grow back/mites gone. I would have a veterinarian look at his skin and prescribe you the appropriate treatment. Most veterinary clinics have the sulfur lyme dip as well. Hope this has helped. Good luck and thanks for using pet coach.
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Published on February 2nd, 2017
Poor pups. If they have been seen by a vet within the last 3-6 months, then their best option is to call that vet clinic and request either Bravecto or Nexgard flea/tick preventative. These preventatives can also treat for demodexx mites (not scabies) if given once every 1 (Nexgard) or 2 months (Bravecto). If you are unsure if your pets have demodexx versus scabies, then it is best to take them to a low cost clinic to at the very least get tested. Then a topical shampoo can be used to treat for any secondary bacterial infections and reduce the more numbers on the skin. The SynergyLabs Veterinary Formula Clinical Care Antiparasitic & Antiseborrheic Medicated Shampoo for Dogs can be tried. Best of luck!
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