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Scabies is an inflammation of the skin caused by small parasitic mites in dogs. There are two basic types of scabies that are categorized based on cause and symptoms. It is important for the owner to recognize the signs and understand the differences between the types. Although scabies are very rare in the life of a pet, recognizing this troubling illness early will make it easier to treat later.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Recognize the signs of scabies

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   Watch for signs of severe itching. Sarcoptic females often cause intense itchiness. Your dog may not stop scratching or nibbling to relieve itching. Dog skin is irritated by scratching and biting so it can easily become infected. The itch can be so irritating that the dog forgets about essentials like eating, drinking or resting.
   • Severe cases of Sarcoptic scabies can lead to a number of secondary bacterial or fungal infections that cause white, scaly patches to form on the irritated skin, although this is not common in case. In addition, dogs with secondary infections are more likely to lose weight, fever, and / or have swollen lymph nodes.

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   Check for hair loss. Local Demodectic scabies is less severe, often causing one or two patches of "loose hair" or hair loss. Usually this small patch of skin will not get inflamed or irritated and will not cause severe itching.

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   Watch out for areas where the hair is thin or where the hairs are bare. When local Demodectic scabies does not go away on its own, the disease can even spread to the rest of the dog's body, leading to systemic scabies. Sparse or bare patches of hair will develop more on the dog's body, sometimes approximately 2.5 cm in diameter. The skin in these areas will become red, scaly, and / or hard.
   • Dermatitis causes the dog to scratch a lot, sometimes leading to more serious infections. Some secondary infections can cause symptoms similar to those with scabies - fever, weight loss, swollen lymph nodes, and so on.

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   Check for swelling or irritation on the dog's feet. Some cases of local Demodectic scabies cause Demodectic foot inflammation. This happens when the tick causes the scabies to go deeper into the dog's feet, which is difficult to handle. Your dog's feet will often become swollen and irritated. The symptoms are often worse around the base of the nail and are often accompanied by another secondary infection.

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   Look for red, irritated patches of skin on your body or other household members. One of the ways to detect scabies in dogs is to look for tick bites on the owner's body. When the Sarcoptic scabies tick is transmitted to people, they can cause red bumps that look like mosquito bites. Fortunately, this symptom almost never gets worse. However, discovering these symptoms after being around the dog constantly scratching is a reliable sign of Sarcoptic scabies.
   • Note: us are not is affected by the Demodectic scabies tick.

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   Note that the signs of scabies are likely symptoms of other (possibly serious) diseases in dogs as well. Itching or loss of plaque hair is also a symptom of other skin conditions such as allergies, Cushing's syndrome (secondary adrenal insufficiency), diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and parasitic infections. That is why it is important that you talk to your veterinarian about the condition in order to take appropriate diagnostic and treatment measures.

Part 2 of 4: Looking for scabies

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   Hold one of the dog's ears. If you notice your dog is starting to scratch more than usual but you are not sure if he has Sarcoptic scabies, this simple test may help. Use your hand to gently lift one of the dog's ears. Hold the dog's soft, soft ear between your thumb and index finger.
   • If you are worried about being bitten by ticks that cause scabies on your dog's body, wear disposable gloves.

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   Gently rub the dog's ear between your fingers. Use your thumb and index finger to scrub the edges of the dog's ears. The movement should be slow, slow, and don't squeeze too hard. As you do this, notice the back leg that is at the same side as the dog's ear you are rubbing.

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   Observe the dog's movements due to itching. Watch the movement of the hind legs as if the dog is trying to reach out to scratch his ear. If this happens, your dog may get Sarcoptic tick scabies. In this case, wash your hands and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
   • This diagnosis (known as the earbud reflex test) is effective because in the vast majority of Sarcoptic scabies, the scabies reside in and around the dog's ears. When you are rubbed by you, your pet will have an itch that is irritated by the tick and will try to scratch.

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   Note that the pedal reflex test for the ear buds does not give a definitive diagnosis of Sarcoptic scabies. This test only confirmed that the dog was itchy and sensitive and the cause could not be determined. Sarcoptic scabies is often difficult to accurately diagnose. The pedal reflex test of the ear buds can lead to an established diagnosis of scabies, in which case you need to treat the dog as soon as possible. If the dog responds immediately to therapy, it can be seen as confirmation of the diagnosis.

Part 3 of 4: Understanding the different types of scabies

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   Distinguishing between Sarcoptic and Demodectic scabies. Dogs can get two types of scabies - Sarcoptic and Demodectic. While they are both potentially serious, the morphology of each disease is somewhat different from the symptoms they present (see Part 1) and has different etiologies. Sarcoptic scabies is an infection caused by a type of scabies spread from other infected animals. Demodectic scabies are caused by an unusual tick that parasites on the skin of dogs. Although most dogs can live with this parasite, ticks can sometimes over-multiply, causing hair loss and itching.
   • Although both Sarcoptic scabies and extensive Demodectic scabies cause itchiness, it is important for the farmer to distinguish the disease - the Sarcoptic scab usually causes intense and immediate itching, while Demodectic mites cause these a progressive, irritated patch of skin, later just starting to itch.
   • Although the Sarcoptic scabies itself is not life-threatening to the dog, the pet's health can deteriorate rapidly if there is a serious infection or loss of appetite, insomnia, so in this case you need to Treat your dog immediately. This is quite obvious - a dog with severe Sarcoptic scabies will be visibly impaired.
   • Sarcoptic scabies is sometimes referred to as the common scabies.
   • Demodectic scabies is also known as Demodex scabies.

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   Understand the difference between local and broad Demodex scabies. A typical feature of local Demodex scabies is loss of hair in one to two locations. This can be due to immunodeficiency, allergies or hormonal diseases, and if left untreated, patchy areas (commonly known as rubbish) may increase, irritate and become infected. infection, leading to itching and scab formation (scabies).
   • Local Demodex scabies is more common in puppies. In about 90% of cases, local Demodex scabies clears up on their own in a month or two. However, with a few cases, the disease progresses more seriously into large-scale Demodex scabies.
   • Although dogs themselves are not inherited from the Demodex scabies parasite, dogs with extensive Demodex scabies often inherit susceptibility from parent dogs.

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   Learn how to recognize the signs of Demodex foot inflammation as soon as possible. Foot inflammation is the third type of Demodex scabies; In some cases the symptoms typical of Demodex scabies appeared, in others only foot infections. Treatment for foot infections can take a long and complicated way, including injecting antibiotics and frequent soaking the dog's feet in Mitaban. Because of difficult treatment, early detection of the disease is essential.

Part 4 of 4: Taking steps for primary and preventive treatment

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   Get your dog checked. If you think your dog has some kind of scabies, talk to your veterinarian. Only a trained and experienced veterinarian is capable of making the appropriate diagnoses to determine the type and severity of the disease. Based on these diagnoses, the doctor will prescribe the right medication. Because scabies is most easy to treat without going bad, it's important to get your dog checked out as soon as possible to make sure your pet gets back to normal as soon as possible.
   • Cases of Sarcoptic scabies require more urgent examination than Demodex scabies. The severe itch associated with scabies can make your dog extremely miserable (and more importantly, the disease quickly turns to other health problems), and early diagnosis and treatment is essential.
   • Very mild cases of local Demodex scabies are an exception to this general rule. Because the illness usually goes away on its own, it is not always necessary to see a doctor, although you may want to talk to your doctor for more peace of mind and to rule out other illnesses.

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   Clean or replace nest pads, dog collars, and so on. When the dog has scabies (especially Sarcoptic scabies, very contagious), any object that has come into contact with dog hair or skin near that time must be cleaned or replaced immediately (including nest pads, collars, leashes, shirts, dog house and brush or other care item). Cleaning is especially important if you have another pet that has not been infected with scabies.
   • For fabric items, you need to wash with bleach or borax and dry at the highest temperature possible. For hard objects or surfaces, you should use a hospital disinfectant to clean. Do this regularly every day until the scabies is completely gone.

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   Do not breed dogs that are suffering from Demodex scabies. As noted above, dogs with severe Demodex scabies sometimes have a weakened immune system inherited from parent dogs. Because of this, breeders who are working on the long and arduous Demodex scabies treatment for dogs are often advised not to breed their dogs. For dogs with only mild local Demodex scabies, breeding is sometimes acceptable, especially if scabies occurs at a young age and has resolved on its own.
   • Note, however, that some veterinarians will still advise against breeding an existing dog any What kind of Demodex scabies do. If you are unsure whether or not to breed your dog, talk to a veterinarian who knows you and your dog for advice. Often the doctor will be able to recommend a plan that will meet your needs and the health of your puppy in the future.

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   Separate other pets from your dog with Sarcoptic scabies. Isolation is essential as scabies are highly contagious, which ensures that other animals do not get sick. If your dog has Sarcoptic scabies, separate it immediately. Do not let your dog sleep, eat, or play near other animals. If you think your neighbor's dog is infected with scabies, don't let your dog come near you. Once the scabies has completely recovered, the dog can get along well with other pets as usual.
   • Note that there is no known form of Demodex that can be transmitted from pets to humans. In very rare cases the disease can be spread from dog to dog. However, quarantine measures are usually not used even when the condition is worsening.

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   Understand the risks of spreading Sarcoptic scabies. Sarcoptic scabies is highly contagious and is usually passed from an infected dog to another. Usually an infected dog shows very little signs of illness (sometimes no signs). Sarcoptic scabies can be passed from mother to puppy and are common in crowded living conditions, poorly cared for, such as puppy production camps, dog shelters and animal rescue stations. However, a dog can still be infected with ticks even without contact with an animal with scabies: when not on a host, the tick can survive for 4 to 21 days in temperatures between 10-15 ° C. , and 2-6 days in a temperature between 20-25 ° C.
   • A dog can get scabies from an object that has been recently used by another infected animal, such as a blanket or towel. Likewise, if cat and dog salons fail to regularly clean clippers, towels and cages, it can lead to the spread of scabies.
   • Since wild animals such as coyotes or foxes can also get Sarcoptic scabies, playing with the dog in wild areas can also cause the pet to develop scabies.

Warning

• Any type of scabies can cause serious harm to your dog if left untreated.If you suspect your dog has scabies, bring your pet to the vet as soon as possible.