RemyBolt 420 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Quick question on Mange. If you've just shot a fox and brought it back, then when you're about to skin it you notice it has mange. Do you panic, or is there a way to defend against mange? Last thing I want is mange in the house. First I was panicking about fleas, and not mange. Not fun. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Quick question on Mange. If you've just shot a fox and brought it back, then when you're about to skin it you notice it has mange. Do you panic, or is there a way to defend against mange? Last thing I want is mange in the house. First I was panicking about fleas, and not mange. Not fun. Thanks for the help. burn the body and disinfect everywhere, unfortunately this is the mange that is transferable to humans but is rarely harmful just itchy. get some benzyl benzoate ready Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 TreatmentSeveral treatments are available for the treatment of Sarcoptic mange including The following acaricides which kill the mites:Amitraz Benzyl benzoate Bromocyclen Fipronil Ivermectin Milbemycin Monosulfiram Phosmet Rotenone Some of these do not have product licenses for use in all species, and some can be toxic eg ivermectin is toxic to Collies. Animals with long haircoats may have to be clipped . The environment should also be treated in case mites have dropped off into bedding or floor coverings. The itchy pruritus can be controlled using anti-inflammatory drugs eg corticosteroids. Antibiotics may be needed if secondary bacterial infection is present Antiseborrhoeic shampoos are also helpful to cleanse the skin All animals in a household, stables or farm should be treated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 As above lol pmsl . . . only on THL lol :-D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RemyBolt 420 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just going to pop a note, I don't have mange…as best as I know. No direct contact with the fox, as I always use gloves when handling foxes. It's just a concern I have. Mange is scabies…and that's some nasty crap to deal with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just going to pop a note, I don't have mange…as best as I know. No direct contact with the fox, as I always use gloves when handling foxes. It's just a concern I have. Mange is scabies…and that's some nasty crap to deal with. good old benzyl was made to cure scabies and pubic lice hard to get hold of now but its the main ingredient for most sweet itch treatments for horses Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,677 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just going to pop a note, I don't have mangeas best as I know. No direct contact with the fox, as I always use gloves when handling foxes. It's just a concern I have. Mange is scabiesand that's some nasty crap to deal with. Gloves wont necessarily protect you from mange/scabies... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,677 Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 My mother in law has mange, can I shoot her or do I bury her alive?You need to incinerate her ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RemyBolt 420 Posted March 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 My mother in law has mange, can I shoot her or do I bury her alive? If you don't get a good kill shot , I guess you could do both Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bedx 51 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I have 3 dogs if one had sarcoptic mange for a week would the others have caught it.one of my dogs is scratching and biting its self is there types of mange that dosnt jump hosts.dogs live indoors at the moment I'm trying to eliminate allergy to dust mite ripped the carpet up yesterday after reading something socks put on a thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 3 of my lurchers came in contact with a mangy fox. One got mange, the others didn't: it all depends on how good the dog's immune system is and the amount of contact it actually had with the mange mites. Personally I'd treat all the dogs with Advocate just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftm 3,357 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 advocate is the one I would use Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bradus 311 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Advocate dose the job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I used sheep dip on a pup I got that was riddled with mange and it cleared it up in no time Advocate dose the job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bedx 51 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 is advocate only available at vets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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