Home-Made Mange Treatment For Dogs And Cats

By Wendell Ruben

Mange is caused by mites, and they should not be mistaken for fleas. That's because mites live and feed beneath the skin of your pet. When they go out of control, it can be a real problem, even putting your pet's life at risk. It's very important to manage and treat infestation. There are some effective homemade mange treatment for dogs and cats you might want to try.

A leave-on solution for controlling proliferation and spread of mites is easy to do. For this, you will need 1-2 tbsp of borax and a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in 0.5 liters of water. Mix it thoroughly after the powder's completely dissolved. Apply it all over your pet, leaving the solution there to air dry. Once-a-week application is ideal.

When giving your pet a bath, use warm water and soap. This is great for controlling mange, as well as keeping your pet clean. For better results, you may bathe them daily, or even twice everyday. If you intend to use a dog's or cat's shampoo, go for something which contains lavender or almond oil.

Slice a lemon and place them in a boiling cup of water. Remember to include the peel as well. Let it steep overnight, then apply on affected skin areas using a sponge or cotton ball. You may also use honey to achieve the same effect. However, use a local or pure one, and not the type you usually find at grocery stores.

You can also make topical remedies for mange out of things that may already be in your kitchen. Cooking oil is great for killing mites. It also softens the wax-like deposits on your pet's skin, and soothes itchiness and irritation. The acidophilus in yogurt can also do wonders. However, stick to unflavored or unsweetened yogurt variety. Affected skin is prone to infections. For this, the antibacterial properties of garlic oil mixed with water will help keep infection at bay.

But before problems arise, it's best to perform some preventive measures early on. This way, intensive mange treatment for dogs and cats won't have to be necessary. You must know that even healthy ones already got some mites in them. However, their numbers may go out of control, and that's when it becomes a problem.

Regularly wash their beddings or any other place where they sleep. Include frequent cleaning of areas in or around the house where they mostly stay. Use water and soap to kill the mites that may be present in those areas. Likewise, give your pet regular bathing to keep mite infestation at bay.

Poor nutrition and weakened immune system are two of the reasons why mange may arise. What you feed your pets with should be something recommended by a vet. Adding finely chopped green leafy veggies to the food will help boost their nutritional intake. You may also add a teaspoon of echinacea or fish oil to enhance their immune system. This way, they have a natural means of keeping mange at bay.

Of course home made mange treatment for dogs and cats is good for very mild cases. Still the best move you can do is to take your beloved pet to the vet as soon as some worsening takes place. Keeping your pet's health in tip top shape is a great way to keep them out of mange's threat. - 31851

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