Answer: I would NOT assume it is mange mites which
needs skin scrape by licensed vet and evaluation of scrape under microscope to make diagnosis.
Adult dogs often require long - term therapy to control mange and may
need skin scrapes every two weeks to avoid a recurring outbreak.
Not exact matches
Purée the mixture, adding more water as
needed (and occasionally
scraping down the sides of the blender jar), until a smooth, slightly fluid paste forms (you want to eliminate all but the tiniest bits of
skin.)
If your pet was stung by a bee or a hornet, there will just be a single sting; however you will
need to remove the stinger from the
skin if you can by
scraping straight across the
skin with a sharp plastic edge.
Answer: To diagnose mange vs a fungal infection, you will
need to take him to your veterinarian where they will examine him and do some diagnositcs, like a
skin scrape, to see mange mites, etc..
It can be tricky to diagnose, as your vet will
need to identify it in a
skin scraping.
Due to the unique nature of Shar - pei
skin, often
skin scrapes are not adequate for diagnosis and
skin biopsy is
needed to detect the mites (especially true with
skin disease on the feet and between the toes).
If the mite's presence is confirmed by
skin scraping, then one knows immediately the cause of the itching and other conditions
need not be pursued.