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The best cure for dog mange is to mix a 1% hydrogen peroxide solution with water and add borax.Dissolve thoroughly. Wash the dog with it once a week. Do Not Wash the solution left on the dog with ANY WATER. Do not wipe the dog dry. The solution will take effect on mange. The treatment period should not be longer than a month or two. The dog will probably not be resistant as the treatment is painless. This has worked well on dogs I have tried it on. A definitive recipe is add 1-2 tablespoon of borax per 500 cc of 1% hydrogen peroxide solution. plus two parts of water. Then apply them on the dog. Wash with this solution daily, no rinsing. If it doesn’t go away, I have found mites, or mange to have a large beehive hidden somewhere. In case, quarantine the dog in a small area that is sterile. The borax will destroy the eggs from laying under the skin which causes the mange. Get some solution and spray or use this to wipe all floors so the dog will not get re infected. Repeat this every week when bathing. The solution should be applied after you shampoo and rinse your dog. . You cannot rinse the dog of borax and peroxide solution with any shampoo or water. After bathing the dog, keep the dog that wy no drying no rinsing. Keep in mind Borax is added directly to the1% hydrogen peroxide solution and no water is added separately, otherwise the solution is too weak. If the mange returns then see your Vet.

The best cure for dog mange is to mix a 1% hydrogen peroxide solution with water and add borax.Dissolve thoroughly. Wash the dog with it once a week. Do Not Wash the solution left on the dog with ANY WATER. Do not wipe the dog dry. The solution will take effect on mange. The treatment period should not be longer than a month or two. The dog will probably not be resistant as the treatment is painless. This has worked well on dogs I have tried it on. A definitive recipe is add 1-2 tablespoon of borax per 500 cc of 1% hydrogen peroxide solution. plus two parts of water. Then apply them on the dog. Wash with this solution daily, no rinsing. If it doesn’t go away, I have found mites, or mange to have a large beehive hidden somewhere. In case, quarantine the dog in a small area that is sterile. The borax will destroy the eggs from laying under the skin which causes the mange. Get some solution and spray or use this to wipe all floors so the dog will not get re infected. Repeat this every week when bathing. The solution should be applied after you shampoo and rinse your dog. . You cannot rinse the dog of borax and peroxide solution with any shampoo or water. After bathing the dog, keep the dog that wy no drying no rinsing. Keep in mind Borax is added directly to the1% hydrogen peroxide solution and no water is added separately, otherwise the solution is too weak. If the mange returns then see your Vet.

Does your dog do this crazy dance around your house?Looks cute huh? but I bet your cute doggie doesn’t like to do this dance! Its called the “Flea” and thats because altho your dog can scratch himself and lick himself to try and keep those nasty little buggers from itching he still needs your help to get rid of them! Here are a few tips I know work becasue I have tried them on my dogs and as of yet they are no longer doing this goofy dance… When you wash your dog use Dawn dishwashing liquid. Half water and half dawn liquid mixed in together works wonders… Just add it onto your dog as you would his regular dog shampoo,be sure to leave it on for five minutes to kill the fleas…and if you use a white towel to dry him off you will see the fleas on the towel…. You can also keep dog free of fleas by using an old folks remedy such as garlic… You can rub it on his skin or sprinkle garlic powder on their food… Dogs love the taste but the fleas hate it!!! I know this works, for I’ve tried it on my dogs and I still use it and so far my dogs are no longer doing that goofy dance the “FLEA” so if you don’t want your beloved pooch to be dancing the “FLEA” then I hope you follow my tips…There are also anti-flea mineral powders and salts in your drugstore or at your vets that keep your home free of fleas. Make sure these powders are non-toxic and non-irritating to your dog. These products keep fleas and lice away from your carpets and your dogs sleeping area…………………written by Lilyruth ……….. I also found this small article in the ezine site which I thought pertained information to the article I have written ” Outside your living areas, look to your yards and garages, too. These areas must be kept free not only of trash, but also other items that may be dangerous for your pet. Stray gardening tools and mechanical tools left lying around pose special hazards for your pets.

Controlling pests especially fleas is an important aspect of holistic healing for your pet dogs. Preventive as it is, it helps ensure a clean environment for your dog that will not be able to discern whether his surroundings are clean or seemingly clean, hiding insects and pests underneath.” Source: ezine articles…

I hope you all had a Happy New Year and lots of good stuff as for me I spent mine enjoying what I love to do and that is watch lots of spookey movies. Yes on the cable channel on the Sci-Fi channel that is all they showed all day and all night, and of course I made myself comfortable and placed a t.v. tray next to my bed and had lots of good munchies on it so that I could enjoy the movies and I did all day and all night long. I hope you all enjoyed your New Year’s eve and New Year’s day doing whatever makes you happy. Wow it was scarey, they showed some vampire movies that were really spookey and I loved them. Some of my friends ask me why is it that you like to watch movies that scare you and I still cannot give them a straight answer? cause I guess I really do know the answer but those kinds of movies are the ones I like the best. Maybe Im just a weird sort of person huh? I hope this does not keep you all from stopping by to visit me! Oh and Im never alone when I watch those scarey movies. No way, Im surrounded by my loyal friends my dogs they keep me company and lay on the bed with me. OF course I share my munchies with them. Smile … ITs about the only way I can keep them all still and quiet. I do hope you all have a good year and that you all who have loved ones were with them and enjoyed doing something you liked bringing the New Year in….

Mange is a severe skin problem that needs to be addressed immediately. But if in case you can’t visit a veterinarian right away, these home remedies might help. However, keep in mind that home remedies only provide temporary relief for your pets. Thorough diagnosis and several visits with the vet are still the best solutions to the problem.
Here are some effective home remedies for dog mange:

Cooking oil
To provide soothing relief from mites, all you need is a few drops of cooking oil directly applied on the affected areas. Cooking oil helps soften the waxy deposits that mites create on the surface of the dog’s skin. It can also kill a good number of mites in the process.

Lukewarm soapy water
If there’s no cooking oil around, lukewarm soapy water is a good alternative. Like cooking oil, a few drops of warm water with soap can clean off the mites present in the dog’s skin. It would also disinfect the affected areas so that the problem would not spread on the other parts of the body.

Green leafy vegetables and herbs
A good diet is always conducive to good health. If your dogs were suffering from mange, it is best that you give them a nutritional, raw food diet as advised by the vet. Your dog’s diet should consist of finely chopped green vegetables along with herbs like olive leaf extract, astragulus, cat’s claw, and kyolic garlic.

Maximum hygiene
Dogs with mange should bathe as often as necessary. Clean the dog’s kennel and living area regularly. Doing this may not directly treat the disease, but it would definitely prevent the parasites from proliferating. Make sure that the beddings of your dog are washed very often. Keep in mind that mites could transfer to humans so you have to be extra careful with your dog’s belongings, especially if it lives inside the house with you.

If your’re leery of using chemical products on you dog or home, there are a number of Plant, vitamin, and herbal-based natural flea treatments available. Adding garlic ( which I recommend for I know it works I have used it in my dogs food. Just sprinkle a small amount each time you feed them) or brewers yeast to a dogs food has long been thought to keep fleas from alighting and biting. Since both are ordinary food products nd not harmful to dogs, there’s really nothing to lose by giving them a try.
Herbal flea collars and powders are also popular and widely available.
Eucalyptus, fennel, rosemary, rue, wormwood, and yellow dock all seem to act as flea repellents. To make your own herbal flea powder, combine equal amounts of these herbs and mix them well. Sprinkle a small amount of the powder on your dog’s coat and massage it in thoroughly, making sure to work it all the way down to the skin. You can also use a drop or two of the essential oils of eucalyptus and rosemary on a plain canvas or fabric-covered collar.
As with any flea collar, though, watch for signs of hair loss or skin irritation aroung the neck, and be careful that the dog doesn’t chew on the collar. You can also buy ready-made herbal flea collars at pet supply and natural food stores.

There’s no doubt. Fleas can be bane of a dog’s and owner’s existence. The little critters are amazing. THey’ve got tiny legs and no wings, yet they can leap tall dogs in a single bound. Scientists have identified nearly 2,000 species of fleas, but ironically, its Ctenocephalides felis– the cat flea– that gives the dogs the most grief..
Dogs with fleas can be a real problem. Fleas are blood suckers, and where there’s one, you can be certain there are a whole lot more. Besides the usual minor itching and scratching a flea infestation causes, some dogs are extra-sensitive to flea saliva. Just one bite may be enough to bring on the unbearable itching of flea-allergy dermatitis (FAD). In severe cases, the cycle of itching and scratching causes the dog’s skin to thicken and her hair to fall out. The raw skin is also more vulnerable to bacterial infections.
Fortunately, there are a variety of well-tested and readily available products to kill orrepel fleas. Borates used in those powdered flea control products you sprinkle on your carpets, cause adult fleas, eggs, and larvae to lose moisture and dry up. New weapons in the war on fleas include lufenuron, the active ingredient in the recently developed flea-control pill that interferes with the flea egg’s ability to hatch. Several products, including Frontline, K9 Advantix, Advantage, and Revolution, kill adult fleas on contact and have long-lasting effects. Contact your veterinarian for more information on these flea products.
Whatever flea-control products you choose always read and follow directions precisely.
Never assume if a little is good, a lot will be better. Every flea product (natural or other) is a poison of some kind, and, if used incorrectly, can be dangerous.

What to Do About It

Even with all the new safer and longer-lasting flea-control products available, you still need to follow some basic rules to the letter in order to get the upper hand with fleas.

Build a flea trap. While building flea traps won’t rid your house of fleas, it’s a good way to verify that you’ve got them in your house and determine how severe an infestation you’re dealing with. Hang a light source over a sticky, disposable surface (flypaper works well for this) or a bowl of soapy water. The heat from the light source attracts any nearby fleas, many of which will then get caught on the sticky surface or in the water. You’ll notice the fleas as small, dark, flat-bodied insects, roughly the size of the commas in this sentence.
Give fleas an eviction notice. You absolutely must treat all dogs and cats, as well as the premises — all at the same time — and be diligent about follow-up treatment and future preventative treatment. Treat carpets with a borate-based powder. Spray the yard, too. Ideally, you should use an outdoor flea-control product that is long-lasting, kills adult fleas, and contains insect growth regulators to catch immature fleas before they can grow up and repopulate your property. Moist, shady areas are favorite flea playgrounds and breeding grounds, so clear out falled leaves, pine needles, wood, and garbage from under trees, shrubs, and plants. If spraying the whole grounds isn’t feasible, try to at least concentrate on areas your dog frequents: around the doghouse, along the fence line, under the porch, and so on.
Professional pest-control companies can handle flea control for you. But before you sign the contract, get written information on the compounds and method of application the company uses. Run the list by your veterinarian.
Take your dog for a dip. Actually, the best thing to do with a dog who has fleas while the premises are being “de-fleaed” is to take her to the veterinarian for a medicated dip or other flea treatment. In fact, that’s also a good idea for an effective flea-control program. Your vet may choose to give your dog lufenuron for flea control, which is given as a monthly pill. In warm areas like southern California, dogs on lufenuron get their pills year-round. In temperate areas of the country, where winter gets cold enough to kill off fleas, the pills are only given during flea season — from early spring to sometime in the fall. Talk to your vet about the options, though. It may be that one of the topical treatments works best for you and your dog. Topicals hit fleas right where they live — on the outside of your dog — and start working immediately.
If your dog loves to swim or play in the water, or gets bathed frequently, a topical can get washed off, though. Newer topical products like Frontline have very long residual effects, only needing to be applied every two or three months, and they don’t wash off. Fleas can develop resistance to a particular product in a surprisingly short time, so your veterinarian may recommend a program of alternating products and treatment strategies.
Treat hot spots. Dogs with flea-allergy dermatitis often develop hot spots — moist, infected areas of the skin. To soothe hot spots, mix one part melaleuca oil (tea tree oil) and one part water. Put the solution in a spray bottle, and use it whenever your dog is biting or scratching. You can also apply a natural menthol liniment such as Absorbine Jr. a few times a day until the area dries up.

When to Call the Vet

Heavy drooling and a case of the shakes are the most likely early signs of chemical poisoning. If you see these symptoms in your dog — whether during the course of a flea-control program or not — get her to the vet immediately. Left untreated, chemical poisoning may quickly progress to convulsions, collapse, coma, and even death.