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DateJul 7, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicMange in my dog
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Question:

He’s had spots of hair but it’s not bad it’s just a lot of scratching and loosing so much hair … with hot spots as well mange I do believe from our yard some how .

Answer:

Hey! I suggest bringing your dog to his vet to get his skin checked out! - Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJun 5, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeCat
TopicMange
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Question:

What medication can I give my outdoor cats. They have mange caught from mangy Racoon !

Answer:

Hey! If you can get them to eat a bravecto or put revolution topical on them it clears up mange. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateMay 23, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeCat
Topictreatment
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i have been feeding several feral cats that have mange. fur missing from there body. i can not touch them so is there a medication i can put in there food? thankyou

Answer:

Hey! Topical Revolution will treat mange in cats. And Oral Chewable tablets of the brand "Credelio" for cats will treat Mites and Mange in cats. Just be careful that only 1 cat gets 1 dose of the medication when feeding this to feral cats. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateMay 9, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicMy dog may have mange!
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My dog has been having controllably itching for about 2-3 weeks now! An I’m trying to figure out if I can get him something to help him over the counter without having to go to the vet. I can’t afford an expensive vet visit!

Answer:

Hey! You need to at least put Flea medication on your dog. Ok, buy BRAVECTO. This will kill fleas and ticks for 3 months. Or if you don't want to spend alot of money get any flea medicine and put it on your dog. But Bravecto kills Mange if you think its that. Mange is also contagious to humans so be careful. It is very itchy. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateApr 26, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicHer outside of her eye has been red and blisty and the hair fell out around it.
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So what medicine can I use for this.do u have over the counter meds or I have to order it

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Hey! You need to see your local veterinarian or make a zoom meeting online with vet live. I suggest getting Bravecto which kills mange. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer VET LIVE APT NOW CLICK HERE: https://www.1800petmeds.com/vetlive

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DateApr 22, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicMedication
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We adopted a dog from a shelter and we not informed he had mange. What can i give him to help cure the mange. It is over 60% of his body

Answer:

Hey! Give your dog BRAVECTO pill. This works great against treating mange. Almost too easy! And then see after 1 month how your dogs skin is doing. Please just make an apt in person with your vet so you can follow up with your vet to make sure your pet is ok. I hope this helped. Dr. Lindsay Butzer ORDER BRAVECTO HERE ON PETMEDS: https://www.1800petmeds.com/bravecto+chews-prod11638.html

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DateJan 22, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
Topicprice of mange
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how much does mange treatment cost for dogs?

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The cost of treatment will depend on both the type and severity of the condition. For instance, Sarcoptic mange (aka scabies) can typically be handled with a combination of medicated dips, creams and oral medication that can cost between $100 and $300 dollars. For the more serious type of mange, known as Demodectic mange, your veterinarian is likely to prescribe a mixture of medications and creams, and potentially immunotherapy, which can cost between $300 and $1,100.

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DateJan 19, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicBullet
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Question:

Can I get a prescription for Bravecto? I don't have a vet yet. And you can only get that thru a prescription. So how can I get one for Bravecto. Or what over the counter medicine can I use?

Answer:

Hey! Please go online to Vetster.com and get an appointment online with a vet that can prescribe it to you over a virtual appointment. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJan 16, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicBullet
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What otc medicine can I give my 4 week ago puppy for mange. Medicine without a prescription

Answer:

Hey! Bravecto one pill will treat it. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJan 16, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicTreatment help
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I believe my dog has mange, but I cannot afford to take him to the vet. What is the best treatment for him? He definitely doesn’t have fleas as I’ve checked multiple times. He has some patchy fur on the legs and neck, itching, biting at his body. He’s a lab mix and is about 80 pounds. No other health issues.

Answer:

Hey! You can buy BRAVECTO online on Petmeds.com and this will treat mange. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer You may need a prescription from your local vet to get this. Or if you already are registered at a vet hospital they may sell it to you or try to but online here.

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DateJan 14, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicBullet
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Question:

What can i give my 4 week ago puppy for mange

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Hey! You can give them a Bravecto and it will treat it. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJan 3, 2023
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicGeneralized mange
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What would u suggest I used to get rid on generalized mange on my eight year old dog?

Answer:

Hey! Bravecto works great at getting rid of Mange. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateNov 3, 2022
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicDemodectic mange
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Question:

Need something for itch relief, please!!!

Answer:

Demodex is usually not super itchy, so I worry that something else is going on (Sarcoptic mange, allergies, pyoderma, etc.) - all of these are treated differently, so see your local veterinarian for a diagnosis so you can appropriately treat. Good demodex medications require a prescription which you will need from them anyway.

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DateOct 9, 2022
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicItching and linking
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Question:

What can I do to get rid of this problem?

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There are many things that cause itching (allergies, mange, ringworm, etc) and most are treated differently so have your veterinarian run some quick tests and make a diagnosis. Since allergies are the most common, here is a link to our article about various treatments for allergies, both over-the-counter and prescription: https://www.1800petmeds.com/education/allergy-treatment-dog-cat-9.html

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DateSep 4, 2022
CategoryMange
Pet TypeDog
TopicMange
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Question:

What is the best treatment

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There are two totally different kinds of mange (demodectic and sarcoptic) so I would need to know which one your dog has been diagnosed with to really make any recommendations.

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