Treating Dog Mange at Home

Even healthy dogs carry around a minute population of mites on them. But when you leave your pets unattended, the small population will increase and the health of your dog will be at stake. If your dog is contracted with dog mange, you will notice that your pet will keep on scratching the fur and sometimes bite the skin for an intense itch.

The scaly and crusty appearance generally starts in one area or spot of the dog’s body, and then eventually spreads across other areas where the mites are present. Since some drug medications may not work well for some dogs, you might want to try some home remedy tips.

Usually, localized dog mange can be helped by following home treatment procedures, sometimes with the advice of a veterinarian, and sometimes without. A very common option for dog owners is a medicated shampoo containing lavender oil and almond oil. Shampooing your dog may be done twice daily for more efficient results. Cooking oil can also be applied on the skin patches to ease the irritation and kill the mites as well.

Another home remedy process is to create a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and borax. Mix 1% hydrogen peroxide solution with water and 1 to 2 tablespoons Borax. The mixture has to be properly dissolved. Apply it to your pet once a week and do not towel dry your dog so the treatment will work.

For other alternatives, you can try using two tablespoons of plain yogurt containing acidophilus for the ears that were attacked by mites. Local honey can be applied to the swelling and reddened areas of the dog’s skin. In your dog’s meal, you can add one tablespoon of un-pasteurized apple cider vinegar as a simple remedy.

Soapy water treatment is done by pouring a few drops of warm water with soap onto the dog’s skin to kill the mites and prevent them from spreading to the other areas. Lemon can be effective, too. Slice one lemon with the peeling, place it in hot water, and let it cool overnight. The next day you can apply it to the pet’s fur with a sponge.

Other simple home remedies include regular fur brushing and regular pet bath to remove scaly skin and scabs. Cleaning the pet’s bedding or kennel and other places where your dog usually lazes around will keep the mites from infesting all the more. Give your dog vitamin supplements like fish extract to supply the nutrients he needs.