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Mange
Mange is a contagious skin condition caused by mites and parasites in animals. Most of the time, pets that are affected by mange are outdoor pets. Left untreated, the pet can become very ill and can lose their fur. Mange can cause discomfort, scratching and itching.
There are a few different types of mange that are thought to affect pets. Ear mites are not usually considered mange, but the parasites that cause ear mites can also cause mange.
Another form of mange is called Demodectic Mange, also called “red mange”. This type of mange is not contagious. Pets do not pass this type of mange to each other. Most pets have small amounts of these mites living on their skin. This form of mange does not often bother the pet unless it becomes inflamed. It might show up on the pet as small patches of hair loss. In more serious cases, it can cause a bacterial infection on the skin. The skin can become inflamed, red and itchy.
Red mange or Demodectic mange of dogs is caused by a mite which lives in the hair follicles of the skin. The first evidence of red mange is the appearance of bald areas where hair has fallen out. As the bald area spreads, itching and irritation increases. Bacterial infections are usually associated with red mange and produce a foul odor. Red mange usually weakens the animal exposing it to other diseases which then kill the animal. Many animals will self cure. The disease is most common in dogs from 3 months to 1½ years old. Stressed animals often exhibit mange symptoms. The most effective control is applied by veterinarians
Sarcoptic mange is another form of mange that can affect pets. This form of mange is highly contagious and very problematic. Pets that are affected by this type of mange are extremely itchy and the scratching can cause serious inflammation and sometimes bleeding of the skin. Mites will burrow into the skin and lay the eggs. When a pet has this, the excessive scratching can also cause scabbing and infections on the skin.
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