My dog has mange. Is it safe to take him to the park or outside?

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my dog is diagnosed with mange, and the doctor said not to take him out to parks or any natural spots like even gardens. I wanna know is it really true and should i not take him for walk in the park near my house, the doctor said the mites are in the air and hIs problem may worsen! Does really trees and flowers or even the soil harm him for worse?? Pet's info: Dog | Chow Chow | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 9 days old | 44 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Heisenberg. There are two common types of mites that affect dogs. One is called demodex and it naturally lives in the hair follicles of the dog. The dog can experience an overgrowth resulting in a form of mange. The second form is known as sarcoptic mange. This mite is typically spread from wild animals and is highly contagious. I'm assuming this is the type your dog has. Being outside would allow him to potentially spread it to other animals. It is not an airborne disease though. I hope this information helps you!

My dog has mange. Is it safe to take him to the park or outside?

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