What's the best way to treat feline scabies on my cat and myself?

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My cat and I have feline scabies. My whole town is covered in it. I brought it home from trying on clothes at my local target. Nobody is doing anything about. As it takes people a few weeks before they notice they have it they are In denial. This miye is spreading at a rapid pace and nobody is doing anything to stop it. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 10 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sarcoptes mites are hard to get rid of. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. 1) You need to move out of your house or apartment for three to four days. Mites that are not on a body cannot survive for more than three days. 2) Your pets need to be treated with an Ivermectin or Dectomax injection (your vet can do this). This will kill the mites on and in your cat's skin. 3) You need to go to your doctor for an exam. he will likely prescribe an ointment, that you will have to rub all over your body, or tablets. Your doctor may have further instructions. All this should help get rid of the scabies. Be aware that even after treatment your skin and your cat's skin will itch for a week or more as the mites die off.

What's the best way to treat feline scabies on my cat and myself?

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