The most important fact you need to know that trying to remedy the mange must not be done by yourself. Seek veterinary advice imediately. It is crucial to discover in time the exact type of mange and treat it accordingly. There are three types of mange, each one having different symptoms and effects.

The first one, named cheyletiella, isn’t that serious. Its symptoms are easily noticed, because the dog’s body will have areas covered with a light dandruff. The dog will scratch himself because the damaged area itches a lot.

The second one, named sarcoptic, is more severe. Your dog will scratch uncontrollably and his fur will have high hair loss problems. Be careful when caring for your dog, because this type of mange is contagious to humans. Pay extra attention to the vet’s advice on how to treat this type of mange.

The third one, named demodetic, appears especially in young dogs and pups. It is caused by the demodex mite. This type of mange can also be a result of a genetic immune deficiency in some dog breeds. Some breeds seem more susceptible to this kind of mange, others may never get infested by it. The affected areas of lesions are the face, the muzzle, the periorbital eye regions. These damaged areas will present skin thickening and dry secretions. The vet will most certainly advice you to get some antibiotics.

Again, i must stress the fact that you need to get advice from a specialised veterinarian. He will give you an antibiotic and ointment prescription. You should also ask him about the effects of the mange on yourself, so you can properly use gloves, etc.

And most of all, don’t treat your dog as a rejected, don’t ignore him. Don’t stop showing him love and care and do your best to cure him of mange.

Identifying the right cause of this dog skin problems isn’t something easy to do. You might say your dog has fleas. It might be true, but what if it’s not?

By observing the symptoms you can fairly target the right solution and a possible cure. Let’s run through some common causes of skin problems.

a) Coat pathogenic infections
These infections (fungi and bacteria) that appear on the coat are usually causing hair loss in the damaged areas. You might not observe that your dog doesn’t scratch in that area, because the damaged part doesn’t itch that much. If your dog presents an yeast infection, the damaged area will look greasy and odorous, and your dog will scratch often.

b) Instinctual (neurogenic)
This should be treated when starting a proper dog training. Your dog should be instructed to stop chewing licking or biting his fur. This is an important issue that is commonly misunderstood as a “flea” problem.

c) Allergic symptoms
These problems might occur from the wrong feeding with low quality food products or from improper medication when using incorrect pharmaceutical products. They might occur even by natural causes, when playing in a dusty area or in contact with certain plants. When treating your dog for certain health problems you must always check the vet for instructions.

d) Outdoor sensitivity
You should already know that your dog breed has some issues when outdoor. Getting wounded while playing out in the grass or digging holes in the ground can cause further infections for your dog.

e) Nutrition imbalance
As stated before, your dog can have skin problems just by eating inferior food. Cheaper isn’t always safer and better. Checking the vet in this situation is a great idea. Let him decide if the food you give your dog is a balanced source of nutrients. That is especially effective because your dog needs a proper diet.

f) Parasitic intruders
The “flea” problem in an example. But fleas aren’t the only fur intruders. Playing in the dirt or dusty areas, your dog’s fur might be a great host for fleas, small flies, ticks, chiggers, mites. gnats, even the nasty mange parasites.

Always remember: don’t try to cure an eventual dog skin problem using your own methods. Consult a specialized vet and listen to his advices, even purchase the proper medical products he you to buy.