What are safe alternatives for my dog's recurring demodectic mange?

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Honey had demodetic mange about 3 months ago. My vet diagnosed she has it again. The mitabin dip he prescribes to her is super strong on her skin and the side effects are extreme drowsiness. I don’t want to use mitabin again since it didn’t get rid of the mites the first time. What is a healthy alternative I can get for her? Will a Lime Sulfur dip work? Can I get a cream for her face to ease the pain? Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Female | spayed | 7 months and 3 days old | 10 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Talk to your veterinarian about using Ivermectin or Bravecto. These are much safer than the Mitaban dip . Lyme sulfur dip is more successful for fungal infections like ringworm. I would not recommend that. Mitaban dips need to be repeated many times (usually 6 or more) every 2 weeks to be successful. The Bravecto tablet is easy and very successful.

What are safe alternatives for my dog's recurring demodectic mange?

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