Can coconut oil and shampoo really get rid of dog mange mites?

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I have been useing cocnut oil on my dogs and bathing them with mainge shampoo and will the smother the mites if i keep doing the every 2 days? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 27 years and 10 months old | 50 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Mange is caused by burrowing mites which are not affected by coconut oil. The mange shampoo may help but there is a much easier way of getting rid of mange mites. Your vet can give your dog an ivermectin injection, you could get "Revolution" flea preventive (this is also licensed for mite treatment and very effective) or you can give your dog the Bravecto flea treatment, which also, and very effectively, kills mange mites.

Can coconut oil and shampoo really get rid of dog mange mites?

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