How can I treat my puppy's mange at home if I can't afford a vet?

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Hi we have two puppy's we found, that have mange. One female has it more than the male we have been trying to use olive oil to sooth her. We can not afford medical assistance please help. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Olive oil will not treat mange or soothe her. It is just going to make a mess. It is best for you get veterinary assistance. The chance of this resolving on it's own is very small. I suggest you try a benzoyl peroxide shampoo like this one to help flush the mange mites out of the hair follicles: ( https://pethero.co.za/en/product/benzoyle-peroxide-shampoo/ ) Lather, let it sit for 10 minutes and then rinse. DO NOT get this in their eyes. Wash them every 2-3 days until it seems to be resolving. Once they are at least 8 weeks of age you can use the flea prevention Bravecto every 3-4 weeks. This actually will also treat mange. ( https://pethero.co.za/en/product/bravecto-spot-on-for-dogs/ ) If these two things don't start working in a couple months or they get worse then you need to get them to a vet.

How can I treat my puppy's mange at home if I can't afford a vet?

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