New dog has mange, Ehrlichiosis. How to protect my other dog from it?

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I just adopted a 2 year old dog from a rescue yesterday, I felt something was wrong and took him to the vet. He has Sarcoptic Mange, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis. They gave him an Ivermectin shot and he is on Doxycycline 110 mg. He also had a dip last night with Mitaban. He is 11.84lbs. He is just sleeping. Should I be worried about him? I have another dog in the house. Can I give my other dog something to prevent him from getting mange? How long will the new dog be contagious?

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would keep the new dog separated from your old dog as mites are contagious. The ivermectin injection should take care of the mites, however sometimes it takes two or three injections to completely eliminate mites. I would say 3 weeks are probably enough to keep them separate. The doxy will likely eliminate both the Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis within 30 days and your dog should feel much better soon. All these diseases are very hard on your dog, so sleeping is normal. He needs to rest to heal.

New dog has mange, Ehrlichiosis. How to protect my other dog from it?

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