In pets
with generalized mange infection, those that are less than a year old have a 30 - 50 % likelihood of clearing the infection even though it is widespread.
Not exact matches
Generalized Demodectic
mange is usually treated
with topical medications such as shampoos and dips.
Generalized mange is an inherited condition,
with a prohibition against breeding any dog that has suffered from the disorder.
Generalized demodectic
mange is typically found in adult dogs, and it can be caused by an underlying problem
with their immune system.
Whole body dips
with Amitraz (0.025 %) which is available only by prescription, every two weeks is approved and recommended treatment for
generalized red
mange.
Generalized demodecosis is a skin infection
with the demodex mite, also known as «red
mange.»
In the other form of
mange, the
mange gets diffused across the skin and becomes
generalized, ending up
with severe symptoms such as distributed hair loss, and the development of skin lesions.
It can be localized in one area of the body or a
generalized condition
with signs of
mange all over the dog.
In some cases, especially dogs
with generalized demodectic
mange, secondary skin infections complicate the condition, requiring antibiotic therapy.
Mange which is
generalized requires treatment
with a prescription Amitraz dip or treatment
with the medications ivermectin and moxidectin.
On the other hand diffused localized red
mange should be handled
with care, as this form converts to
generalize form.
It is important that dogs
with a history of
generalized demodectic
mange not be bred as there is a hereditary component to the disease.
The ear margins, elbows, and hocks (ankles) are sites where we often see skin lesions in dogs
with Sarcoptic
mange, however the lesions can be
generalized.
About 10 % of pets
with localized
mange develop
generalized mange.
Occasionally,
generalized demodectic
mange will occur in an older pet that had no previous problems
with the mites.
Due to the presumed hereditary nature of the disease, the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatologists recommends the surgical neutering of any animal affected
with, or recovered from,
generalized demodectic
mange.
Treatment of
generalized mange usually involves clipping the hair to better reach the skin, bathing
with antibacterial shampoos, regular dipping
with amitraz (Mitoban) and appropriate antibiotics.
Generally, dogs
with generalized Demodectic
mange also have a bacterial infection.