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Ted's Borax and Peroxide Remedy for Dog Mange: 20 Years of Earth Clinic Reader Results

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Since 2002, Ted's Borax and Hydrogen Peroxide remedy has been Earth Clinic's most trusted natural treatment for mange in dogs — and with over 229 reader reviews and an 81% five-star rating, it remains one of the most documented natural pet health protocols on the internet. Thousands of dog owners have used this simple, low-cost solution to resolve both demodectic and sarcoptic mange without harsh pesticides or prescription medications.

This page covers the complete Ted's mange protocol: exact mixing ratios, application method, treatment schedule, what to expect, how to support treatment internally, and — critically — what 20+ years of Earth Clinic reader experience reveals about why it works, when it struggles, and how to get the best results.

Important: Mange can resemble other skin conditions. If your dog's symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or accompanied by significant open wounds or signs of systemic illness, consult a veterinarian. The information below is based on Earth Clinic reader experiences and Ted's original protocols, provided for educational purposes only.

At a Glance

  • Ted's borax and hydrogen peroxide remedy has been used for dog mange on Earth Clinic since 2002.
  • 229 reader reviews — 81% five-star rating.
  • Works through mineral dehydration and oxygen release — mechanisms mites cannot adapt to or resist.
  • Effective for both demodectic (red mange) and sarcoptic mange, with different timelines for each.
  • The most common reason for failure is inconsistent application or stopping too early.
  • Diet change and internal support significantly improve outcomes, especially for demodectic mange.
  • Do not substitute boric acid for borax — they are different compounds.
Earth Clinic Experience:

Ted's borax and hydrogen peroxide remedy for dog mange has been one of Earth Clinic's most consistently discussed and highly rated pet health protocols since 2002. With over 229 reader reviews and an 81% five-star rating, it represents one of the most thoroughly documented natural mange treatments available online. The reader base includes rescue shelter operators, breeders, and individual pet owners who have applied this protocol to dogs ranging from puppies to elderly dogs with chronic mange.

What Earth Clinic Readers Report About Ted's Mange Remedy

After two decades of reader submissions, several strong patterns emerge from Earth Clinic's dog mange reader base.

The remedy works — but consistency is everything

The most consistent message across Earth Clinic's five-star mange reviews is that Ted's remedy works when applied consistently and on schedule. The most consistent message in the lower-rated reviews is that readers stopped too early, applied too infrequently, or didn't saturate the coat fully. Several readers describe the remedy as "consuming" in terms of discipline but overwhelmingly effective when maintained.

Rescue shelters have used it at scale

One of the most compelling bodies of evidence for Ted's remedy comes from Earth Clinic readers who run rescue shelters. Katzie from Cancun describes running a shelter and swearing by Ted's remedy, treating mange cases immediately regardless of type and successfully preventing spread to other shelter dogs. The shelter context is significant — these are environments where mange would spread rapidly if the treatment weren't effective, and the protocol has been applied successfully to multiple dogs simultaneously.

The "pink skin" phase surprises many first-time users

A recurring theme in reader posts is confusion and alarm at the pink or reddish skin that often appears after the first treatment. Experienced Earth Clinic contributors consistently identify this as a die-off reaction — mites releasing toxins as they die — rather than a sign the treatment is causing harm. The reader base consensus is clear: do not stop treatment during the pink skin phase unless the dog is in genuine distress. Stopping at this point is one of the most commonly cited reasons for needing to restart the protocol from scratch.

Veterinary diagnosis is often elusive — readers identify mange themselves

A striking pattern in Earth Clinic reader posts is the difficulty of getting a definitive mange diagnosis from a veterinarian. Stacy from Austin describes the challenge vividly: mange mites move fast and are nearly impossible to capture in a skin scrape, so vets frequently diagnose allergies, fungal infections, or bacterial infections instead — and charge for treatments that provide temporary relief without addressing the underlying mites. Several readers describe years of expensive, ineffective veterinary treatment before finding Ted's remedy. This pattern explains why Earth Clinic's mange reader base is so large and engaged — it represents readers who had nowhere else to turn.

Diet plays a larger role than most readers initially realize

Stacy also makes an important observation reinforced by other contributors: a high-carbohydrate diet promotes yeast overgrowth on the skin, and yeast-heavy skin appears more hospitable to mange mites. Feeding a dog a diet high in grains, starches, and processed food may actively worsen mange by providing a more attractive environment for mites. Her recommendation — high protein, low carbohydrate, no processed food, and avoiding white bread, tortillas, potatoes, and corn — aligns with Earth Clinic's canine yeast discussions and suggests the yeast and mange problems share the same dietary root cause.

Sarcoptic vs. demodectic: very different timelines

Readers consistently report that sarcoptic mange responds faster — sometimes dramatically so within one to two treatments — while demodectic mange requires weeks of consistent treatment and stronger internal support. This aligns with the biology: sarcoptic mites live on the skin surface and are more accessible to topical treatment, while demodectic mites live deep in hair follicles and require the solution to penetrate further. Readers with demodectic mange are advised by experienced contributors to commit to the full treatment schedule and not to assess results too early.

How Ted's Remedy Works

Ted's borax and hydrogen peroxide remedy works through two distinct physical mechanisms rather than chemical toxicity — which is why mites cannot develop resistance to it the way they can to pharmaceutical pesticides.

Borax (mineral dehydration): Borax creates a highly alkaline mineral environment on the skin and in the hair follicles. Mange mites cannot survive in this environment — the borax crystals physically dehydrate them. The mineral residue that remains on the coat after drying continues to exert this effect between treatments, which is why not rinsing the solution off is essential to the protocol.

Hydrogen peroxide (oxygen release): The hydrogen peroxide releases oxygen that penetrates the mites' waxy protective coating, destroying it and leaving them vulnerable. Sunlight enhances this oxygen activity, which is why air-drying in sunlight is recommended where possible.

Together, these mechanisms create an environment that is physically hostile to mites at every stage of their lifecycle — adults, eggs, and larvae. No adaptation is possible because the mechanisms are physical rather than chemical.

Demodectic vs. Sarcoptic Mange

Demodectic Mange (Red Mange / Demodex)

Demodectic mange is caused by Demodex mites, which all dogs carry in small numbers from birth — passed from mother to puppy in the first days of life. In healthy dogs with strong immune systems, Demodex populations stay in check. Mange develops when the immune system is compromised by stress, illness, poor nutrition, or other factors, allowing mite populations to explode.

  • Symptoms: hair loss (often patchy), thickened or darkened skin, less intense itching than sarcoptic mange
  • Contagion: Demodex does not spread between adult dogs in the way sarcoptic mange does
  • Treatment timeline: longer — typically 4–8 weeks of consistent treatment
  • Internal support is especially important for demodectic mange, as immune system strengthening addresses the root cause
  • Mites live deep in hair follicles — full saturation of the coat is critical

Sarcoptic Mange (Scabies)

Sarcoptic mange is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites that burrow into the skin. Unlike Demodex, sarcoptic mange is highly contagious — between dogs and from dogs to humans (where it is known as scabies).

  • Symptoms: intense itching, crusting at ear margins, elbows, and hocks, rash-like appearance
  • Contagion: highly contagious to other dogs and humans — treat all dogs in the household and wash bedding immediately
  • Treatment timeline: faster — many readers report significant relief within 1–2 treatments
  • If humans in the household are also itching with a rash, sarcoptic mange is more likely than demodectic
Insight (Stacy, Austin TX):

All dogs have Demodex mites — they receive them from their mothers. It's usually not a problem until the dog gets stressed, the immune system gets compromised, or they are puppies. Vets will skin scrape and even biopsy but they have to capture a mite, which is almost impossible since mites move fast. Many vets end up diagnosing fungus, allergies, or infections instead — and charge for treatments that provide temporary relief without addressing the underlying mites.

Preparation and Safety

  • Use only plain borax (sodium borate) — found in the laundry aisle. 20 Mule Team Borax is the most commonly used brand in reader reports.
  • Do not substitute boric acid. Borax and boric acid are different compounds. Boric acid is more acidic and should not be used in this protocol.
  • Use 3% hydrogen peroxide — the standard drugstore concentration. Do not use higher concentrations.
  • Bathe the dog with a gentle shampoo before the first treatment. Do not use conditioner or leave any oils on the coat — they will interfere with the solution's penetration.
  • Have a muzzle or Elizabethan collar ready for use during the drying phase.
  • Wear gloves during application if you have sensitive skin.

Mixing Instructions (Ted's Proven Ratio)

Ted's Borax and Peroxide Recipe

  1. Dissolve 3 heaping tablespoons of borax in 2 cups of very hot water. Stir until the solution is completely clear — undissolved borax crystals will not penetrate the skin effectively.
  2. Add 2 cups of room-temperature water.
  3. Add 2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide.
  4. Mix gently and apply while still warm if possible.

Hard water tip: If borax does not fully dissolve, use distilled water for the hot portion. Hard water minerals can interfere with borax dissolving completely.

Scale up as needed for large dogs — maintain the same proportions.

Application Method

Critical Rule: Do Not Rinse

The solution must remain on the skin and coat as it dries. Rinsing removes the borax mineral residue that continues working between treatments. This is the single most important application rule in the protocol.

  • Saturate fully: Pour or sponge the solution over the entire dog, working it deep into the coat and down to the skin. Pay particular attention to affected areas and skin folds. For demodectic mange, full follicle penetration is essential.
  • Do not rinse. Allow the dog to air dry completely.
  • Sunlight: If possible, allow the dog to dry in sunlight — this enhances the hydrogen peroxide's oxygen activity.
  • Prevent licking: Use a muzzle or Elizabethan collar for 20–30 minutes during the drying phase. This is important — licking removes the solution before it has time to work and allows ingestion of hydrogen peroxide.
  • Coat texture after drying: The fur will feel dry, stiff, or "crunchy" after the solution dries. This is normal and expected. The mineral residue is actively working. Do not brush it out before the next treatment.

What to Expect

First 24–48 hours: The Pink Skin Phase

Many dogs develop pink or reddish skin after the first treatment. This is commonly described by Earth Clinic readers as a die-off (Herxheimer) reaction — as mites die, they release toxins that cause temporary skin inflammation.

  • Skin may look worse before it improves
  • Redness is typically temporary — usually resolving within 24–48 hours
  • Itching may briefly increase before decreasing

Do not stop treatment during the pink skin phase unless the dog is in significant distress. Stopping at this stage is one of the most common reasons readers have to restart from scratch.

Week 1–2

Most readers report visible reduction in scratching and improved comfort within the first week of consistent treatment. Hair regrowth begins in recovering patches, typically starting at the edges of bald areas.

Weeks 3–6

Progressive improvement in coat coverage and skin condition. For demodectic mange, this phase requires patience — mites in deeper follicles take longer to clear. Readers who maintain the full schedule through this phase report the strongest long-term outcomes.

Treatment Schedule

Ted's Recommended Schedule

  • Week 1: Every other day
  • Week 2: Every 3 days
  • Weeks 3–6: Weekly

For sarcoptic mange, significant improvement is often seen in week 1. For demodectic mange, commit to the full schedule through week 6 before assessing results. Continue weekly maintenance treatments even after visible improvement — stopping too early before mites are fully cleared is the most common cause of relapse.

Internal Support (Ted's Protocol)

Ted consistently emphasized that mange — particularly demodectic mange — is not just a surface problem. It reflects an underlying immune system weakness and mineral imbalance. Topical treatment addresses the mites; internal support addresses why the immune system allowed mite populations to overgrow in the first place.

Magnesium

Ted linked mange to mineral imbalance and recommended magnesium support as part of the internal protocol. Add a small pinch of magnesium chloride or Epsom salt to the dog's water daily.

Internal Alkalizing

Add 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda per liter of drinking water, using a 5-days-on, 2-days-off schedule. This helps shift the dog's internal terrain away from the acidic conditions that favor mite overgrowth.

Basic Nutritional Support

  • Zinc: Supports skin healing and immune function
  • Vitamin C: Antioxidant and immune support
  • High-quality diet: See diet section below

Diet and the Yeast-Mange Connection

The diet-yeast-mange connection is discussed in detail in the reader reports section above. The practical takeaway: if your dog has recurring mange, dietary change may be as important as the topical protocol.

Pattern:

Several Earth Clinic readers describe significantly faster mange resolution after switching to a grain-free, high-protein diet alongside Ted's topical treatment. If your dog has recurring mange, diet change may be as important as the topical protocol.

Environmental Control

For sarcoptic mange especially, environmental control is essential — sarcoptic mites can survive off the host for several days and reinfect a treated dog.

  • Bedding: Wash all dog bedding in hot water with borax added to the wash cycle. Do this at every treatment.
  • Carpets and furniture: Sprinkle borax on carpets, leave for several hours, then vacuum. Repeat weekly during treatment.
  • Kennels and surfaces: Mix borax with water and wipe down kennel surfaces, crates, and any areas the dog frequents.
  • Multiple dogs: Treat all dogs in the household simultaneously, even those not showing symptoms, particularly for sarcoptic mange.
  • Human precaution: If sarcoptic mange is suspected, wash human bedding and clothing as well — sarcoptic mites can temporarily infest humans.

Seasonal Prevention

Mange often flares during spring and fall shedding seasons, when immune function can be temporarily compromised and skin follicles are more open. Earth Clinic readers with dogs prone to mange describe preventative maintenance as an effective long-term strategy.

  • Apply preventative borax and peroxide rinses every 2–3 weeks during shedding seasons
  • Increase nutritional support (zinc, vitamin C, high-quality diet) during shedding periods
  • Watch for early signs — increased scratching, early hair loss at ear margins or elbows — and treat immediately rather than waiting for mange to establish

This approach transforms the remedy from a crisis response into a maintenance protocol, which several long-term Earth Clinic contributors describe as the most effective way to manage mange-prone dogs.

Safety Considerations

Important Safety Information

  • Use only 3% hydrogen peroxide — not higher concentrations.
  • Do not substitute boric acid for borax — they are different compounds.
  • Prevent the dog from licking the solution during the drying phase — use a muzzle or Elizabethan collar.
  • Do not apply to open wounds or severely broken skin.
  • If the dog shows signs of significant distress, severe skin reaction, or worsening condition after multiple treatments, consult a veterinarian.
  • For sarcoptic mange in households with humans, note that sarcoptic mites can temporarily infest people. If multiple household members are itching, consult a doctor.
  • Puppies under 8 weeks should be treated with extra caution — consult a veterinarian for very young puppies with mange.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ted's mange remedy?

Ted's mange remedy is a solution of borax (sodium borate) dissolved in water and mixed with 3% hydrogen peroxide, applied to the dog's entire coat without rinsing. Originally shared by Ted from Bangkok on Earth Clinic in 2002, it has since accumulated over 229 reader reviews with an 81% five-star rating, making it one of the most documented natural mange treatments available.

How do I mix Ted's borax and hydrogen peroxide remedy for mange?

Dissolve 3 heaping tablespoons of borax in 2 cups of very hot water until completely clear. Add 2 cups of room-temperature water and 2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Apply to the dog's entire coat, saturating down to the skin. Do not rinse — allow to air dry completely.

How long does Ted's mange remedy take to work?

For sarcoptic mange, many readers report significant improvement within 1–2 treatments. For demodectic mange, the full 4–6 week schedule is typically needed. In both cases, the pink skin die-off reaction in the first 24–48 hours is normal and should not cause you to stop treatment.

Why can't I rinse off the solution?

The borax mineral residue that remains on the coat as it dries continues killing mites between treatments. Rinsing removes this residue and significantly reduces the remedy's effectiveness. Not rinsing is the most important rule of the application protocol.

Is Ted's mange remedy safe?

The remedy has been used by thousands of readers over 20+ years with a strong safety record at the recommended concentrations. Key precautions: use only 3% hydrogen peroxide, use plain borax (not boric acid), prevent licking during the drying phase, and do not apply to severely broken or open skin.

What is the difference between demodectic and sarcoptic mange?

Demodectic mange is caused by Demodex mites that all dogs carry — it develops when the immune system is weakened, allowing mite populations to overgrow. It causes hair loss and skin thickening with less intense itching, and is not contagious between adult dogs. Sarcoptic mange is caused by burrowing Sarcoptes mites, causes intense itching, and is highly contagious to other dogs and humans.

Can mange spread to humans?

Sarcoptic mange can temporarily spread to humans, where it is known as scabies. If humans in the household are also itching with a rash, sarcoptic mange is more likely. Demodectic mange does not spread to humans.

What should I do if the treatment doesn't seem to be working?

The most common reasons for poor results are inconsistent application, not saturating the coat fully, rinsing the solution off, or stopping during the die-off phase. Review the protocol, ensure full saturation, maintain the schedule strictly, and add internal support (magnesium, diet change). If symptoms are severe or worsening after several weeks, consult a veterinarian.

Can I use Ted's remedy on puppies?

Many readers have used the remedy on puppies, but extra caution is warranted for very young puppies (under 8 weeks). Consult a veterinarian for puppies with severe mange, especially those that are very young or weak.

Takeaway

Ted's borax and hydrogen peroxide remedy has earned its reputation through two decades and hundreds of reader reports for a simple reason: it works when applied consistently. The keys to success are full coat saturation, not rinsing, maintaining the treatment schedule even through the die-off phase, and supporting the treatment internally through diet improvement and mineral support. Dogs with demodectic mange in particular benefit from addressing the immune and dietary factors that allowed mite overgrowth in the first place.

With an 81% five-star rating from 229 reviews, this is one of the most validated natural pet health protocols on Earth Clinic.

Scroll down to read hundreds of Earth Clinic reader reports on Ted's borax and hydrogen peroxide remedy for dog mange.

Experiences With Ted's Borax and Peroxide Mange Remedy

Below are Earth Clinic reader reports on Ted's borax and hydrogen peroxide treatment for dog mange, including demodectic mange, sarcoptic mange, application tips, and long-term results.

The comments below reflect the personal experiences and opinions of readers and do not represent medical advice or the views of this website. The information shared has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical concerns.
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Posted by Marylynn (Blaine, Washington) on 12/30/2024
 ★★★★★

My little Howie has terrible skin & losing his hair for about six years now. It's been awful & I have spent hundreds & hundreds for tests, vet treatments that don't work and I am so tired of the suffering & itching with little improvement. I just did her first treatment with Ted's recipe & it helped a lot because he quit itching and is more comfortable, so I will keep going with it. There are no mites that I can tell, just lots & lots of mold on his legs & body, with some on his face & head. Wondering if this is contagious as we have a small shit-zu coming to live with us in a few days as my friend passed & it was her dog. Worried this may affect him as well? I will keep up with the plan because it seems the borax really helped with the itching so he is more comfortable. He sleeps with us & we don't itch & I keep his bedding really clean as well. But does anyone know if it is contagious?

Replied by Vera
(Colorado)
12/30/2024

Have you tried ivermectin? It cures mange quite rapidly. I have put it in eggs or donuts for the wild foxes, worked like a charm.

Marcela
(Mexico)
11/26/2025

Please do not recommend chemicals or pharmaceuticals that are toxic to dogs and humans. It's time to stop promoting ivermectin. The remedy using borax and peroxide is effective. Additionally, it should be noted that this is a topical remedy. It's also important to provide dogs with a rich and nutritious raw diet, a stress-free environment, and plenty of opportunities for play and exercise.

Amy
(MI)
01/06/2026

How much do you give? I've been giving 2ml for my 80lb dog.

Susan Duby
(TX)
01/26/2026

Both Ivermectin & Fenbendazole are safe for animals & people. Ivermectin first came available for animals ten humans. You are behind the 8 ball. Joe Tippens beat stage 4 cancer by taking Fenbendazole ( I'd advise cancer patients using chemo toxics for treatment loom Joe Tippen's. Thousands have now survived cancer because of FenBen. Both meds are very safe. Many peeps I know & me have been taking it since 2021 for you know what. I NEVER have been ill & still maintain a dose 1 time each month. So does my hubby & most of our family. It's effective & safe & beats the k*i_ s_ot pushed on the world that has caused sudden & permanent absence of souls.

Replied by Katzie
(Cancun, México)
01/06/2025
★★★★★

I run a shelter and swear by Ted's Remedy! And when one has symptoms, I watch the rest very closely for any symptoms starting. Dogs "mouth" each other alot during play and I have seen them pass it to each other this way. If your new doggos show symptoms, no problem simply start treating them, too. Whether it can spread depends on whether it's demodex or sarcoptic mange, but here at the shelter, I do not care what type they have; I treat immediately. That being said, since you've already started treatment, those mites are on the run, and nothing may get passed along at all. I have been treating rescue#6 for a month now and none of the others started showing any symptoms at all. So I would say keep with the treatments and keep a very close eye on the others, but they will probably be okay.

Replied by Stacy
(Austin texas)
04/28/2025
★★★★★

Scarcopic mange is very contagious to pets and to people it is what we call scabies

If it is scarcopic everyone in ur home will itch have rashes ect .u will know. u can't not know if it's scabies

Demodex mange mites are only passed from dog to dog

all dogs have demodex mites they get them from their mom,

It's usually not a problem until the dog gets stressed, the immune system gets compromised, or they are puppies.

I've been fighting and spent so much money on these little rescue dogs, but I think I've got the remedy now.

Also vets will skin scrape even biopsy but they have to get a mite which is almost impossible an they won't diagnose unless they find one. They are super fast and not trying to get scraped up

Kind of a rip off deal with the vet .

U know they know it's almost impossible to get a mite so they keep calling it fungus, allergy's, infections everything under the sun.

And keep charging you

When they treat for these things it gets better for a while antibiotics help because they have secondary infections due to chewing and scratching. anti inflammatory help because the swelling goes down for a bit but underneath it all

the mites are continuing to live breed and eat your dog.

Ted's mange bomb is the only ONLY THING THAT I HAVE FOUND TO WORK

IT'S CONSUMING IN THAT U HAVE TO STICK TO THE SCHEDULE

JUST BATHE YOUR DOG When U SHOWER EVERY OTHER DAY AND SO ON.

U CAN ALSO USE BORAX IN UR MOP WATER OR MIX WITH WATER TO WIPE DOWN DOG KENNELS ECT.

IT WILL WORK GOOD LUCK

Ps I just learned that yeast on a dog caused by them eating foods that cause yeast make the dog extra yummy to mites so a high protein low carb no junk food diet can help fight them off this means little to no people food and nothing white bread tortilla potato's corn stuff like that avoiding these foods make it dog less appetizing to the mites.

Vera
(Colorado)
11/27/2025

Why, Marcela? To be purist? Some mainstream drugs do work well. I live on the edge of wilderness, and two foxes at two different times have come to my door seeking help with mange. Horrible itching, loss of fur in the winter.... So I gave them ivermectin in a donut or a hard boiled egg. It worked. It's a blessing in such a case where topical treatments are not possible.

Dianne McCall
(South Carolina)
01/19/2026

How much ivermectin to a 100 lb dog? Is this just one dose? Fighting a yeast infection all over the worst on head and neck.. not a lot of hair on neck.

Replied by Lori-Lynn
(Windsor, Ontario)
12/09/2025

Ivermectin is most assuredly 'not' toxic. It is on the W.H.O. List of Essential Medicines and won a Nobel Prize for the inventors. I am surprised that someone from Mexico posted this as your own Government included Ivermectin in their covid kits given to its citizens.

Hollyhock
(America)
01/07/2026

Be careful with ivermectin. Some dog breeds cannot take it.

Replied by Katzie
(Cancun, México)
01/08/2026

Hollyhock, it would be really great if you could tell us which breeds are involved here, otherwise you're kinda just sowing fear. Could you please provide a link to a study or video? I'm not disbelieving you, I just wanna research it myself cuz I have never heard that before anywhere.

Replied by Katzie
(Cancun, México)
01/10/2026

Thank you, Hollyhock! I appreciate being able to find that information. I spend alot of time on the AKC site and am surprised I didn't come across this before.

Link below is a list of breeds/dogs affected by the MDR1 gene. Please do read it. One interesting thing is that 70% of Collies are affected, but almost no Border Collies are affected. It's worth a quick look.

https://waddl.vetmed.wsu.edu/mdr1-in-dogs/

Hollyhock
(America)
01/10/2026

It mentions herding dogs, my golden retriever seems to have herding instincts so I will not be using ivermectin on or in her. The vet said she might have some mix in her. 🐕

Replied by Dianne McCall
(South Carolina)
01/19/2026

Would like recipe for Ted's remedy if possible? I have a 100lb Rottweiler with yeast infection mostly on head and neck. Thanks for any help you can give me.

BECKIE
(OR)
01/19/2026

Boric acid capsules in a bath should help kill the yeast infection. I had a 10 pound doxie and I used 3 capsules in a warm bath a few times until it was gone. Yes, they are the same capsules that are made for women with yeast infection.

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Posted by Chris Scientific (NYC) on 02/19/2023
 ★★★★★

1,000th Comment. By the way, Ted's borax and peroxide bath for mange helped me heal my dog in 2011. In the process, the neem oil/carrier oil rub was invented that helped others along the way. Peace to Ted.

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Posted by LKH (North Carolina) on 01/27/2022
 ★★★★★

Hi, I have been using this borax and peroxide treatment on my dog for a about a year now… It is the only thing in this world that helps! …but I haven't done the every other day baths until now. I am really determined this time ..I have shaved most of the hair completely off my dog..it's a game changer.. you can see the problem areas more clearly….you are not expending energy going thru a full haired 80 lb labrador dog..which believe me will wear you out every other day.

I also have used the borax water recipe on all our animals for about 5 years now both dogs and cats and they all are very healthy. Our lab is the only one that has the demodectic mange..He is 9 yrs old.

Replied by Paula
(TX)
02/12/2023

Unfortunately, when pets get older their immune systems do not function as well as they used to, just like humans. When the immune system is compromised demodex mites can grow out of control. Use Davis Sulfur Benz shampoo to open your dogs pores, then do Ted's Remedy. It will work on you, too!

Maria
(Florida)
02/11/2026

My dog was exposed to mold our previous house tested positive for 4 types of mold including black mold. We moved out & a month later that's when this started for my 3 yr old 8 lbs toy poodle. He's tiny but they're eating him alive and he's now pooping them and they're alive when they pop out! I'm worried sick. The vet is NO HELP! I've spent thousands and have gone through 7 vets! Any advice?? And will this be safe for my little fur baby? He's my heart!

Replied by Wendy
(Sarasota Florida)
06/23/2023

Could someone let me know if it is safe to use the borax hydrogen peroxide spray on my dog for black spots and itchiness? Nothing seems to help. I have a miniature, short haired dachshund and he has little black spots starting on his chest. The doctor prescribed a CHG MOUSSE . I would appreciate the recipe for the spray please help.🙏🙏🙏

BECKIE
(OR)
02/11/2026

Go to pet remedies on this site and read through mange comments to find something that will help. Boric acid capsules in the bath water for one thing. Surely there will be some suggestions for the inside.

Replied by Katzie
(Cancun, Mexico)
02/13/2026

Maria, I'm sorry you're stressed but "Ted's Mange Cure" (recipe on this site) works, and I have found here at my dog shelter, that it works very quickly indeed (within 6hrs I always see positive results). Since your dog is small, I would 1/4 the recipe and give it vía sponge bath = same results!

For the ones in the feces, I would give a little Diamotaceous Earth, as on a microscopic level D.E. looks like shards of glass to parasites; no harm has ever been noted in our dogs. In fact, the use of D.E. has saved three dogs' lives over the years here from parasites (ie. they are not alive when they come out), parasites that almost killed them as they were so skinny. After consuming D.E. with the gravy on their food, they gained the weight back within weeks.

Seriously though, with Ted's Mange Cure and some D.E. (or Ivermectin, or Colloidal Silver, or Garlic, or Turpentine, etc) for parasites, "You've Got This". I also want to say that I am betting that just Ted's Mange Cure will work for your fur baby. You go, Mama.

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by MDS (Canada) on 10/14/2021
 ★★★☆☆

I'm several weeks into this treatment with my dogs and not seeing any difference yet. I've washed them each time before I treated them. Put the treatment in a spray bottle and parted the fur to spray their skin and then work it in more with my fingers. My poor black boarder collie is turning orange from drying in the sun! I'll keep at just cause I don't know what else to do but at this point I'm skeptical.

Replied by Joanne
(New Orleans)
10/19/2021

Time to take your dog to the vet

Replied by MissM
(New York)
10/21/2021

Get PetMd shampoo or similar if you are in Canada. I used it for mites that I caught outside. Good for humans and pets. It's unscented and gets deep into skin and hair follicle. You can dissolve borax into it. The Sulphur and benzoyl kill and dry out mites. FYI these mites like oils, it's food to them so do not put conditioner on dog or anything like that. If it's severe you may have to get ivermectin. My mites got severe, and had to dose with ivermectin two does three weeks apart and use shampoo in between. Pet MD - Benzoyl Peroxide Medicated Shampoo for Dogs and Cats - Effective for Skin Conditions, Dandruff, Itch Relief, Acne and Folliculitis Relief of Scaling and Itching from Dermatitis, Skin Infections, and Follicular Plugging to Stop Scratcting and Pain. Medicated Shampoo for Relieving Dry Itchy and Irritated Skin. Peroxide, Micronized Sulfur and Salicylic Acid for Powerful Cleaning and Degreasing. Soap and Paraben Free. Contains Skin Moisturizers and Deodorizers to Effectively Remove Scales and Oils from the Coat, Leaving your Dog or Cat Fresh, Clean and Happy.

Replied by MissM
(NY)
10/22/2021

Forgot to mention as well as Pet Md shampoo you can get Nustorck Sulphur ointment, it comes in massive tube. You can add more Sulphur to the shampoo, and then use it as a treatment. Now it's Sulphur and pine in an oil base and it's a bit smelly, but it works on all kinds of animal and human skin afflictions.

Replied by Margaret
(NYC)
03/27/2022

Response To MDS Canada

Spray bottle? You didn't follow the instructions. Your pet has to be completely saturated with the borax/peroxide/H2O mixture. Gggeezzz! No wonder it's not working for you.

George
(Florida)
02/02/2023

This is not the " original " article . The first one from several years back did indeed have a " spray bottle " option . I know it did because I read it, used it. Just FYI before you poke fun at people.

Gg
(La ,)
06/13/2024

How much ivermectin would u intake for a 165 lb person and how often I have scabbie and can't seem to get rid and I have the shingles also from my nervous system

Sherri
(Hawaii)
06/14/2024

Medical Literature:

Ivermectin Dosage: 0.20 - 0.30 mg/kg = 1 dose

Many physicians treat scabies with 2-4 doses of Ivermectin daily, for 1-3 weeks. Then, every other day for a week, and once weekly for the last week. Some people are on weekly doses for months. Others with compromised immune systems or dealing with the more pathogenic/resilient species are on a more rigorous schedule such as 4 doses daily, 3 weeks followed by a maintenance schedule.

Due to many health issues involving significant malabsorption, many physicians prescribe 4X the dose taken daily every 6 hours. This is required to obtain the therapeutic level of Ivermectin or it will not be effective. Some people definitely require subcutaneous injections of ivermectin to achieve therapeutic levels.

My physician prescribed me 12 mg doses of Ivermectin, 4X/day, taken with meals, for 3 weeks. I weighed 138 lbs. I was to repeat this schedule at least one more time after a rest period of 1-2 weeks. Though, during this lull, continue to treat your body and environment.

There are even protocols that involve taking 100 mg doses several times a day for some health conditions! Some people have to take injections of Ivermectin to obtain the therapeutic blood levels - will see this in medical literature especially with regards to treating late stage strongyloides infections.

Ivermectin is better absorbed when taken with a fatty meal.

All treatments involve treating the environment and treating your body 2X/day!

Physician instructions on how to treat the body: use 10% sulfur/3% salicylic medicated soap and make it into a very thick rich lather over the entire body. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes (keeping it moist), rinse and repeat. This is done twice daily for 3 weeks. Minimum, 1 week then, can reduce to daily washes then, every other day then, weekly and finally done.

NOTE: today, some patients have discovered that the Ivermectin given to them by a pharmacy or other site are sugar pills or some other inert substance. Do your due diligence. I have had this experience once with a compounding pharmacy.

These are several reasons why people believe Ivermectin is not effective. It is effective, you are simply not getting the real deal or the therapeutic dose. The other common reasons for persistent scabies is not treating the body nor the environment diligently and the people living with them.

Treatment Protocol, 4-part: if you do not follow the COMPLETE PROTOCOL it becomes "the gift that keeps on giving." Successful treatment protocol involves "strict" adherence to all parts of the protocol - Oral or subcutaneous Medication, Body Treatments, Environmental Treatments, Family Treatment (including animals).

Treating the environment: Start with the most important rooms first (bathroom, bedroom). Spray, treat, everything you could have touched.

Only enter these rooms after you have sprayed or treated yourself so that you do not re-contaminate them. Can wear gloves or spray your hands/arms/etc.. with an enzyme spray or apply 3% Ivermectin cream (best when 10% DMSO is added to the cream). These will kill the surface mites. Then, work out from these rooms to other, treating all rooms and your vehicle (don't forget the seat belt). You can use various enzyme sprays, bleach, natural biocides, essential oil sprays, 91% isopropyl alcohol (carcinogenic) and other solutions which definitely kill the organism.

Wishing all speedy healing!

Aliza
(NY)
11/28/2024
5 posts

Making a paste out of baking soda with water and putting it on the affected areas of your body also gets rid of them because they cannot live in the alkaline. Scabies only gets into material things such as curtains, furniture, mattresses, clothes, bedding. They do not get into, hardwood floors, marble floors, doors, walls.

I am a truck driver and when I had to swap into our spare truck, I picked up scabies. That was back in July. Wasn't my first rodeo. The first time I got them was the very end of 1986. The first time you get them, it can take anywhere from 14 days to two months before you're totally broke out. After the first time of getting them, for most will break out in the first 24 hours.

I bought Sulfur candles and fumigated my tractor. If you live in a house, not an apartment building you must remove all your food, medicines, spices everything out of your refrigerator. Unplug your electronics. It doesn't hurt your electronics. And then after you fumigate, you cannot go back in there for at least 24 hours after you light the candle. But it will kill every creepy, crawly thing in there, including the scabies.

Sherri
(Hawaii)
06/14/2024

Forgot to mention:

LAUNDRY

Must treat the laundry or you will reinfect yourself. Wash on the sanitize cycle, add borax or boric acid, 1 cup. Many also add a miticide that kills scabies in the wash, many products on the market. Dry for a full 1 hour on high. Can also spray your clothes with an enzyme spray or 91% isopropyl if needing to quickly kill mites. Some soak their clothes in a cedar or another miticide solution for 1 hour before washing.

IVERMECTIN CREAM

Some physicians also include as part of the treatment ivermectin cream applied to the infected areas on the skin or on the entire body, daily. Use a cream containing 3% ivermectin and 10% DMSO in versa base. This is obtained at a compounding pharmacy. The cream must remain on your body for a full 12 hours without being washed off. Use for 3 weeks or as long as needed. Best to apply the ivermectin cream after a warm shower and light exfoliation to the skin, thoroughly dry off before applying the cream.

OTHER EFFECTIVE CREAMS

I have known others having 100% success using other natural creams: Andiroba Oil or EmuaidMax. Applied at least 2X/daily and rubbed in VERY well.

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Melissa Cruz (Parker Az ) on 09/16/2020
 ★★★★☆

Shih tzu caught sarcoptic mange from another family member's dog. Been using this for 1 week so far and keeping dog isolated. He doesn't have sores, not itching much at all. How long would you say to give until he's not contagious anymore? I feel bad keeping him apart but I don't want to go thru this again as we're all healing from scabies from it.

Replied by Bob.
(USA)
02/16/2021

I found this on YouTube from a person in a foreign country somewhere in Asia I think.

Just cover the dog in regular cooking oil - Vegetable oil - This is only temporary and external but the dogs do like to lick it.

What it does is starve the mites of oxygen so they die very rapidly, the person did show images of stray dogs improvement in just a few days that would rival any other treatment & is cheap, can be done anywhere cooking oil is available.

For the itching 2 methods. 100% Unrefined coconut oil, they use this on orangutans for itching as non toxic.

MMS just mix a very small dose, I use 3-6 drops in a quart spray bottle for my own dry itchy allergic to something skin and it takes care of it right away, in fact it`s the best thing I have used so far, it also speeds wound healing & cuts out the sting from minor cuts, scrapes. Ps. DMSO also speeds wound healing I have found this out on my own, so maybe try with any sores, cuts, but it night burn a little so dab with water if this occurs or mix with water then apply.

Tess
(Pennsylvania)
11/13/2022

Sorry - what's MMS?

EC: MMS = Miracle Mineral Supplement

Replied by Deborah
(High point, nc)
10/09/2022

Just to be clear, you cannot catch scabies from a dog with mange. Research it and you will find this accurate. Thank you.

Paula
(South Texas)
02/12/2023

Deborah, High Point, NC, You absolutely can catch scabies from a dog, it is called sarcoptic mange in veterinary medicine. I have discovered that although it is claimed that demodex are host specific, my small dog and I shared demodex brevis. It is called an accidental host. They cannot feed or breed on her but they get all over her [driving her crazy, too] and when we go to bed, they crawl back on me. They can stay alive on her for several days. I am immunocompromised from RA and steroid treatments. I can no longer take biologics because they caused me to go into septic shock 3 times. [Rheumatologists forget to mention the fatal infections that pop up when on biologics] I barely survived each time which has given me a wtf? now attitude about the mites. I know for sure that Ted's Remedy works from working in veterinary medicine. I use lime sulfur dip for dogs after I use sulfur benz dog shampoo on myself. I have to treat myself and my environment constantly because the little bastards love immunocompromised people on cortocosteroids. Love to all!

Vee
(Nj)
10/28/2023
★★★★★

Sarcoptic mange is highly contagious to pets and People, it is also extremely hard to cure and control. The borax formula is the best solution, but you have do it exactly as it says and don't stop early because they WILL come right back. I would also suggest ivermectin in addition. Most vets refuse to acknowledge this condition because it is almost impossible to diagnose, trust me I've been through this. If anyone thinks it's not contagious you need to research it completely! Demodectic mange is the one that is not contagious, there is a big difference between the two.

scott
(New York)
11/29/2023

Not true. I did get mange from the dog. Ask someone who knows, not "the internet" way too much false info.

ryan
(New York)
03/27/2024

Incorrect... Sarcoptic mites include many subtypes and all are zoonotic. You can in fact, not only catch it from your dog, but also give it to your dog, or any other pets you may have...

Heidi
(Iowa)
07/22/2024

I absolutely caught mange from my dog that had it who I was caring for. I used Ted's mange remedy on myself for several weeks and it eventually got rid of it. I also bathed one time in a tbs of tea tree oil in the full tub. Thought I was on fire! Those mites are horrible. I ran a low grade fever during this time. Between the mange recipe that I sprayed on everyday and that one bath I got rid of them.

Replied by Katzie
(Cancun, Mexico)
12/04/2023

Scott is right - you most certainly can! I did. I was wondering why my eyes would mysteriously water at night, enough to take tissues to bed. I put it down to makeup remover or something. This went on for a few days only. THEN, I noticed my eyes and the area around it looked old, really old!! (just like mange! ). It was shocking to age 20+ years overnight!!! So I did the borax/h.p. treatment on myself and it worked. I must not have washed my hands enough after treating or petting my dogs. Anyways, YES. YOU. CAN. catch mange from a dog! It was one of the weirdest things that ever happened to me.

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Linda (San Francisco) on 05/29/2020

Is this treatment (Ted's Borax Mange Cure) safe for cats? Thanks!

EC: Yes! We have a page on it!

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Mim H. (Northern Illinois) on 10/12/2019
 ★★★★★

I used Ted's borax remedy and after the second treatment, my doxie is back. Happy and so comfortable with his horrible belly sores almost gone. Winter is coming and I am glad that I will be up to the weekly bath by Thanksgiving and hopefully by January will have finished the 12 weeks. Thank you again for this treatment as the vet just pushes that disgusting medication. My dog thanks you as well!!

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Kathleen Christian (Portland, Oregon) on 07/03/2019
 ★★★★★

Editor's Choice

Hello,

about six years ago I adooted my Dad's four year old golden retriever, Belle. Dad had cancer and about the last six months of his life began doing things that didnt really make sense. Belle was the light of his life! But in his illness what he thought was spoiling her and giving her the best was resulting in horrible conditions. Her right ear was constantly swollen and inflamed with yeast infections. Her eyes had yellow and green discharge, she was very overweight and her coat was patched from her biting, chewing and licking her skin. He kept taking her to his vet who kept prescribing antibiotics and steroids, but as soon as the round was finished would go back to back with prescriptions. None of it was helping her. After Dad passed I took Belle home with me. I had a 13-year (but looked and acted like a puppy) old mini schnauzer, Samson, who I adored. Within a month of bringing home Bella, Samson quit eating and was getting so thin. Took them both to my vet who informed me that Samson had a large tumor in his front chest that was suffocating him. He also had a pkethora of medicine for Belle and wanted to give her steroids. I was feeding them both Nutro dry kibble and he shamed me and insisted I buy the Vetrinarian Science Diet he sold. ( after that I studied up on how bad that formula is and that the vets get kickbacks for each sale) so, I eventually was able to get him to release both dogs records, went home and started my journey in the internet. My little buddy Samson had to be put to sleep which to this day was the hardest thing ever. I had someone come to my home to do it and the minute shec came through the door and sat on the carpet with us, he sat up in her lap and new. He had the look of relief. I miss him still and that was six years ago. So, Bella. What to do about my poor 'Princepessa'. Ted saved her (and me) First, I put her in a limited ingredient diet, Acana lamb and rice. Dad was deeding her 2 juice injected chicken breasts a say along with whatever else he thought she woukd like....tuna cat food, potatoes, milk bones...etc.

So I cut out all chicken and to minimize sugar (due to her constant yeast infections) no potatoes, limited grain. Treats were and still are either Wet Noses berry buscuits or Mud bay no grain no chicken treats, Trader Joes Salmon jerkey. I would put ACV in ger water, food and use it as a rinse in her bath. I gave her Organic whole milk bulgarian yogurt in the morning. She lost about 25 lbs which was a great start. Was happy as can be but her ears and skin were terrible mess and stinky. I tried topicals, oil of oregano ( that didnt go over well!) Coconut oil, she would hust lick it off and the scratch and chew herself raw. The cone of shame..no go.... Dr. Ted's mange recipe was our saving grace. after work every other evening I began the routine faithfully. Unfortunately it was winter so it was hard for me to let her drip dry for 30 minutes before trying to do a little warm blow dry, but she was so sweet about it. We bonded. I think anxiety from the loss of my Dad, moving to a new home where I was gone all day and loosing her buddy Samson definitely exasperated her nerves and immunities, but I was on a mission! This was a long process, so please be dedicated and patient. Something else I did to help with the chewing whenever I not home...I took an old t-shirt of mine that I wore to sleep one night, put her front legs thru the arms, her head thru the neck, pulled it ove her back and yummy and cut holes for her back legs! This held the shirt over the area she would lick and chew at. After I would fet dressed each morning I would say, 'now let's get Bella's 'pretty dres's on'. She would get so excited. Once in a while I would take a pair if old drawstring sweat pants, cut them into shorts and put those on tucking in the shirt. Slowly but surely she began healing. As her wounds became smaller from the borax baths I would rub some coconut oil into them for anti-bacterial protection and to encourage the healing process. Her smell began to go away. Her right ear was still a BIG challenge. Betadine solution in a cotton pad, then I would spray colloidal silver.

At night I would rub with coconut oil. She new the routine and would lay in her left side as soon as she saw the cotton and coconut oil. All she knew is I was was trying to help her and she was thankful. And I was and am sooo thankful that she trusts me so much! One other thing, you know the all to familiar 'frito feet' smell? Try this, I take a cotton pad, dip it in brown Listerine and rub it in her paws. After a couple times if that...no more frito feet! Repeat as necessary which shouldnt need to be often if your buddy isnt suffering from an underlying larger yeast issue! Cheap and very effective! Belle is a beautiful happy, healthy 10 year old who looks and acts (physically) much younger than that! Everybody in the neighborhood loves her and counts in her smile as they go to work or come home. When they no we're iutsise, they come out to let her....I feel like the Pied Piper! And now...her diet: AM:-1 cup dry kibble (Acana singles, lamb and rice) with three pumps Grizzly Pollock Oil brand Omega 3 Fatty Acids and about a quarter cup water. Swish it around in the bowl and she loves it! PM: 1 cup same dry kibble and one heaping tablespoon of canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filler!) Treats remain the same as above with occasional fresh apple or banana and pnut butter. Her coat is like silk! Ted's remedy worked like a miracle after trying so many other things that didnt work.

I highly encourage and endorse using this method for your pet...and remember, patience and commitment! This brought us both so close to one another after our losses. Belle (a.k.a. Princepessa) is my best friend and faithful companion!

Replied by celeste
(TX)
08/22/2024

Read and re-read your moving story. You and Belle and Samson touched my heart. Thank you for sharing your pain and joy.

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Barb (Duluth, MN) on 02/02/2019
 ★★★★★

We are 1 week into Ted's mange treatment and what a difference. I started treating drinking water at the same time due to how bad the mange got. To prevent scratching, I cut of a pair of tights for socks and used medical tape to keep them on and then put a pair of mittens over socks. I also cut tight waist band off to make a fabric shield for middle of my pom's body. And then I covered him in a child's onesie after he dried again to prevent scratching. His hair is starting to grow back and he is so much more comfortable now. Will update each week.

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Walter's Mama (Henderson, Nv) on 12/17/2018
 ★★★★★

When we adopted our dog Walter 4 years ago he came to us with Demodex mange. We used Ted's cure and it was a godsend, he got immediate relief from his itching and the mange eventually cleared up. Now a few years down the road he has come into contact with dog lice. I really don't want to use any of the chemical things suggested by the vet and I'm curious if anyone knows if this treatment would also work on dog lice?

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Ellise (Canada) on 07/16/2018
 ★★★★☆

Hello,

My 2 year old Staffy has had mange for about 3 months now, she is losing hair all over her body in little amounts. I started the Borax Mange Remedy treatment last week, and so far, she's been much calmer, and scratches less. The only thing that I have noticed is that it seems like her skin is very dry, and she's seemingly losing more hair (could it be because of the frequent use of shampoo?) after her baths.

Do I have to shampoo her EVERY time I do the treatment? Let me know! Thank you.

Replied by Kinga
(Tinley Park, Il)
07/17/2018
★★★★★

Editor's Choice Yes, shampoo the dog first before the borax bath. Rinse well. Then do the borax, water and hydrogen peroxide 1% mix. Pour over a dog for 10 minutes all over in a bath. I was rinsing mine with small plastic container I had since it was easier in a bathtub. I did that for good 10 minutes - all over. Then leave the solution on the dog, I carry mine outside so he can shake it all over.

Don't worry if his hair coming out ever more and skin is ultra dry - that is normal. Mange is dying off the skin. You will notice that after few baths the skin turns like black or so. That is normal - skin will return into its pink color after you stop with baths in 2-3 months.

1. Very important - clean the floors, house, dogs bed, leash, brushes, anything he has contact with - hot water and borax. That will kill all the mites, larves and anything you have on the floor. (it is not visible with naked eye but it is there). Keep the dog in one clean area - and was the floor with hot water and borax every other day. He have to be in ultra clean place. No riding in a car either - there are mites there (if we was in your card before).

2. Another important part of treatment is giving your dog a water mixed with borax for internal clean. 1 liter of water and 1/8 of teaspoon of borax. Mix it. Give it to him as a water. I gave mine after a walk since he never wanted to drink but when we came back and he was thirsty - either that or no other water. He drink it. You will notice that his energy is back, eats better with time. Don't worry if he puke at first after the water with borax. That is normal. Mine chow-chow did not but I read that some dogs do. The idea here is to kill mites internally since they are digging tunnels deep in a skin and lay new eggs. They mix with dogs blood internally and that is why it is so hard to get rid of them. Adding borax to his water will do the job...you will notice in 1-2 days or so. Energy comes back to the dog, he wants to eat and live. When mites overtake dogs body they drain blood and energy out of him, that is why he is so skinny and weak.

3. Do not use any lotions, oils, anything moist on his skin. Mites - LOVE THAT - don't do it. The idea is that borax will dry off the skin and those nasty parasites with them. It does work for sure.

4. Mine chow chow is mite free for 6 years now. I did good treatment once for 4 months and I kept him in one area, cleaned house with borax (floors, sheets - anything he might have been - (don't use it on the leather, I destroyed my purse by accident when I swiped with borax, I taught that mites might be on it since he smell something there all the time).

5. Follow the steps and mange does not return. 100% truth here - my dog is healthy, red hair grew back, black crust on his skin went way (after so many borax baths)- I only wash him when I see he scratches a bit because I worry that he might pick up a thick or something. I do the borax bath and he stops scratching.

Replied by Rose
(Fowler, Ca)
07/24/2018

Do I have to shampoo my dog every time I use the Borax & Peroxide treatment?

Replied by Theresa
(Mpls., Mn)
07/26/2018

Hey Rose,

If your dog is clean, you don't need to shampoo.

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Meredith J. (Louisiana) on 06/27/2018 1 posts
 ★★★★★

When we got Loki he had a few tiny red bumps on his belly and he had a faint odor. We automatically thought fleas and he needed a bath. We gave him a bath in Dawn and picked a few fleas but not many and the odor returned a few hours later. As the days rolled by the bumps got worse and became rough. Loki's odor became more pungent and he started itching a lot. Found out that Loki had mange. I came across Ted's Remedy!!! Very affordable, convenient, easy and our pup loved the frequent attention from both of his fav peeps. This really works. Thanks.

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Josie (Manalapan) on 06/19/2018
 ★★★★★

Borax, HydroPerxide, Water solution:

Bye Bye expensive sprays, shampoos, and ointment. This is all I need to treat my mini French poodle baby. On the very first day of treatment - I noticed a big improvement. I wonder why none of her vets (she had three and no one ever made her condition any better) did not recommend this formula. It's been three weeks and the itching, watery eyes, bad temper - all gone. She is happy!! I am happy too!!

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Jax (Sanford, Nc) on 06/16/2018
 ★★★★★

This is a great site. I just discovered you by accident. I have every bug on earth here, snakes, poison oak/poison ivy. My poor animals have been getting mange for the first time. My pigs got it and one dog it because she kept laying in the mite fabric the pigs laid in. I had it in plastic bags off the floor to take to laundromat. I have been bathing her in a tea-tree/oatmeal shampoo.

Borax and Peroxide User Reviews
Posted by Nikki (Austin, Tx) on 06/12/2018
 ★★★☆☆

Hi,

I have a 10 week old Border Collie with Demodectic mange on her face. We have been applying the borax hydrogen peroxide mixture every other day this past week and just finished her fourth treatment. After the second treatment it seemed to be getting worse. She started getting face bumps all over her face. They are now swollen and bleeding. I read that it was due to the mites dying and causing an infection under the skin. Is this normal? Should I continue with the same course of action?

Here are the instructions for mixture we have been using. Everything has been completely dissolved before to her body: Add 3 heaping tablespoons borax to a clean bucket. Add 2 cups of hot water. Stir vigorously with your hand to dissolve all the borax granules. Add 2 cups of warm water. Mix again. Add 2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Mix well.

Thanks for your help.

Replied by Theresa
(Mpls., Mn)
06/12/2018

Hey Nikki,

If you are painting the solution on and letting it dry, it may not be penetrating properly. You might use a soft rag or sponge to sop up the solution and keep wetting it and reapplying it again and again to the areas you are treating for a full 30 minutes. If this were my dog I would consider dipping the entire dog and not just the face.

It sounds as if there are secondary skin infections. You can use an over the counter triple antibiotic ointment for people, or you might also consider colloidal silver as well [can be taken orally as well as applied topically].

Healing will take time. Expect to see results in 2 weeks, not 2 days.

You might also consider adding a Pet tab vitamin or human vitamin C [500mg 2xday with food].

Is your puppy otherwise health and happy and bouncy? If NOT then consider a vet visit, and check for internal parasites. If this were my puppy and the vet wanted to use Ivermectin or any other miticide to combat the mites I would decline that service and hold off to let Ted's remedy work, however I might consider taking/paying for any antibiotics the vet had to offer as they might be more effective for dogs than the human triple antibiotic. JMHO!

Replied by Nikki
(Austin, Tx)
06/13/2018

I bathed her in a homemade gentle shampoo then towel dried her, then soaked her whole body in the borax solution... including her face. I then let her run around outside and dry naturally. Just over the course of the last week (with 4 treatments every other day) her face has gotten whelps all over it. She has lost most of the hair on her face. And now she's scratching like crazy. I ordered some iodine shampoo and some dinovite. Her energy is great. Her sister from the same litter is fine and both of them are the same in activity level.

So when you say to leave it on for 30 mins.... do I resoak her several times? Is it normal for it to get worse? I read that it could be due to the dead mites decaying under the skins surface causing an infection. Should I just stay the course?

Thx

Replied by Theresa
(Mpls., Mn)
06/14/2018

Hey Nikki,

You want the area you are treating to be exposed to the wet, active solution for [ideally] 30 minutes. How you accomplish that is up to you. You could have a wash cloth sopping wet with the solution on her face, and re-wet it frequently while holding it on her face for the 30 minutes - that would be one way. I have a plastic tub and I just made up a huge batch of the solution and put my puppy in the tub so she was immersed up to her neck, and then used a sponge to drizzle the solution on her head. The solution does not irritate the eyes, so if it gets in the eyes it will not hurt. If you have treated every other day, you likely can space it out a bit as it sounds, from the reaction, that you have interrupted the mite life cycle. The decaying mites ITCH - the scratching allows infection to set in - so you might try treating the infected areas with the topical antibiotic or colloidal silver. Lavender essential oil, a few drops mixed into coconut oil or calendula cream may be soothing in addition to the antibiotic cream. If her energy level is normal that is good news; a lethargic puppy means infection is going deeper which might mean a vet visit. Feeding good groceries is essential, and boosting her immune system with vitamin C is a good idea as well. It may be difficult to distract her from the itchy face, but try with things like a good chew or natural bone. I get beef neck bones at the supermarket and bake them at 350 for half an hour or so, so the meat is roasted on the outside but the bone is not cooked on the inside - and that will keep a puppy busy for a few hours.


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