My dog has mange symptoms. Is it sarcoptic? What oral meds can I use?

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My vet said this is mange but said for me to try happy jack. Advice on if this is truly sarcoptic mange? Also is there a oral medication I can ask for or buy that will help? His skin is warm to touch and pinkish/red. He has lose hair around anus as well and has crusty toes from biting so much. It has gotten a bit better but not fast enough. I bought a cone recently and it’s helped some. Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 55 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sarcoptic mange can only be diagnosed with a hands-on exam, and possibly a skin scrape (which does not always yield a mite). Treatment is usually injections with avermectins or a new flea and tick medication that also happens to kill mange mites and is called Bravecto, in form of a chew. Ask your vet about this medication.

My dog has mange symptoms. Is it sarcoptic? What oral meds can I use?

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