Skin disease produced by a microscopic mite is named demodicosis, while the name used for the mite is demodex canis. There are two other names used for this condition and they are demodex and red mange. This condition is not contagious. Some studies show that this condition can be produced because of genetics. Sometimes, maintaining the problem can be difficult since it affects the immune system.
Types of red mange
This dog condition can appear as acute or localized condition. When this type of demodicosis occurs, two types can be distinguished. They are adults and juvenile. When a bit older dog contracts this disease, a problem is a bit more serious. Complications of this condition include cancer, metabolic, endocrine disease and steroid therapy. Usually this problem occurs as a consequence of another condition. When younger dogs are affected, the condition can even be cured on its own, without any treatment. Several studies have confirmed that genetics have an important part in the creation of this condition. So watch out for this if you have a dog with this problem in the family. Second type of demodicosis is localized, and it affects dogs under one year old. This type is created by stress, or by some other condition. This problem can be cured very easily, so do not be alarmed if symptoms of localized demodicosis appear. They include hair thinning in the region of mouth, lips, legs and eyelids. Cases that are more serious will include patches of hair falling off.
Treatment
Once the diagnosis is made, treatment can begin. Generalized will require to neuter the dog, while localized will require a bit more effort. You need to monitor the condition, bath the dog with a certain shampoo, put lotion and other. Generalized condition will require the treatment of secondary bacterial infection, usually done with an amitraz-based dip. Do not be afraid when using the dip. Dog will have some problems like tremor and itchiness because of that, but the doctor may use the dip. You can do many things at home. You can use antibiotics (for secondary infection), oral medications (for mites) and try to avoid bathing between the dipping therapy. Medication called mitaban is the only approved medication for demodicosis. Use it two times a week. Other medications that can be helpful are moxidectin and vitamin E. You can also trywith follicular washing. Skin scraping will occur after six to nine dips, and the dog has to have at least three scrapings. Some problems, like slow heart rate, vomiting, depression, itchiness and staggering can occur.
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