LaDonna (Longwood, FL) on 12/14/2006
After using Ted's remedy, Riley's skin has healed
Replied By Alleyoop (Griffin, Ga) on 10/21/2011
Replied By Teresa (Michigan) on 10/20/2014
EC: Hi Teresa,
Instructions for Ted's Mange Cure are at the top of this page if you haven't seen them already: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/dog_mange_cure.html
(Mpls., Mn) on 10/20/2014Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
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Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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I know you have tried everything - but have you tried taking your dog to the vet for a diagnosis? You mention you see fleas on your dog when you inspect for them - fleas could certainly be the cause of all of your dog's skin ailments. In addition, the little bumps all over could be a topical bacterial infection such as staph. The last thing I think of when reading your post is mange.
Why don't you start with a simple flea bath? You can use any mild shampoo - baby shampoo from the grocery store is fine, that or even Murphy's Oil soap - the original formula for wood floors. You can use the mange remedy as a flea dip and just keep pouring it over your dog again and again, and this will help eliminate the fleas. Keep your dog in the tub and keep him saturated by pouring the solution over him for at least 20 minutes. I would then towel your dog dry and then give him a good flea brushing to remove any fleas from his coat.
For the mange remedy use hydrogen peroxide [the brown bottle from the grocery store is a 3% solution] dump this into an empty gallon jug and fill the hydrogen peroxide bottle up twice with tap water into the gallon jug; now you have a 1% solution of hydrogen peroxide. Next, add about a cup of borax. You don't need to be exact, but what you DO need to do is make sure that you add SO MUCH borax that it stops dissolving. When you add it and mix it up and you still have undissolved grains of borax swirling around at the bottom it is mixed right.
Another thing I recommend you do is alkalize your dog's drinking water; this will help balance his PH and sooth his skin, as well as make him less appetizing to fleas. Start off with 1 teaspoon of regular baking soda into 1 liter of water - and do that for ONLY 5 days. Then reduce to 1/2 teaspoon for 5 days, and then 1/4 teaspoon as a maintenance dose.
Lastly, you might try setting out a flea trap. Use a white plate or a light colored plastic lid. Mix up a solution of dish soap - 5-6 drops into 1/4 cup of water - and put that on the plate. You will need a small table lamp next. Place the lamp on the floor in your dog's sleeping area, and place the plate with soapy water under the bulb and turn it on and leave it on all night. Check in the morning for black specks. Repeat the next night and the next, and when you clear the dog's sleeping area try using the trap anywhere your dog spends time, and then all throughout the house to make sure you get them all.
Now, after trying the baking soda water and the flea bath and the flea traps, if your dog still is chewing and itching come back, because I have some other ideas, but you need to try the above ideas first, OK?
Replied By Om (Hope Bc Canada) on 10/20/2014
In a warm bathroom, small as it may be, I am afraid of fungal spores in that humid environment.
In the US there is an enzymatic cleaning agent which I have recently obtained and used with great results. The effect on the skin is absolutely beautiful, I can attest to it. This product is KLEEN GREEN . It has actually arrested a biting mite infestation on myself. I am using it on my dog right now; it is early to comment further. But with your dog, it could be the answer.
Dawn dishwashing detergent is totally unacceptable for me. You should see my lawn - dead and yellow after shampooing my big dog tied to a tree in the summer. It is the dishwashing liquid that did it, and people are supposed to do their dishes with that poison. I wonder if the grass will ever recover.
Try a good kastile liquid shampoo like the one from Dr. Bronner which I have used for years with good results. I even brush my teeth with it. It is available from health food stores.
Hope this will help. Namaste, Om
(Mpls., Mn) on 10/21/2014Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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LOVE the Kleen Green tip!
Thank you!!!
Replied By Om (Hope Bc Canada) on 10/21/2014
The postage to Canada was more than twice the actual product. Meanwhile I am studying enzyme cleaning products online available in Canada. For cleaning, Kleen Green it is wonderful. I cleaned my keyboard and it is Kleen.
Now I can help my little Maltese to get rid of his mites. For three of my cats I use DE. They are miserable when wet. This year it was not fleas but mites. Even though when I did see a flea, they were huge. Strange happenings.
I will still order Ted's remedy for morgellons online. One never knows. And EC have been so helpful. Wish you and your little crowd all the best.
Namaste, Om
Replied By Judy (Texas, US) on 10/31/2014
Replied By Om (Hope Bc Canada) on 10/31/2014
It works well for fleas and is very gentle and nourishing for the skin. Every time he scratches, I give him a treatment and it works. One will have to keep it up for some time but so far this is the best IMO.
Here in Canada it is TKO for house cleaning and odour removal. I spoke with the owner and he was very helpful, saying yes, it is for fleas, too. Kills bugs. In the US it is KLEEN GREEN which is an enzyme cleaner for mites, too. I have both cleaners and they are excellent.
Big pesticide companies will not allow household cleaners to claim that their products work well on pests.
I would not use the vets' flea treatment as it poisons the animals' blood. People who treat their pets consistently like that will find their pets' life span is shortened , sometimes severely.
Today a friend brought me a dewormer from her vet and it was $95. My big dog had an infestation and in that case nothing would work. But it is the last time I have done this. In future I will contact a pharmacy with a pet section and their dewormer for tapeworm, etc. is a lot cheaper.
Another thing I will do right away is make my own sauerkraut since my dogs love it and it will discourage parasites while keeping the g.i. tract clean.
I am aghast at the greed and unhealthy treatment by common veterinarians as I am perusing EC pet section and also people sections, including my friend's experiences with vets as she runs a rescue shelter.
Keep in mind that Ivermectin is cancer causing, vaccinations maim and kill pets, antibiotics cause candida and thus open the path for dangerous pathogens such as cancer as well.
Namaste, Om
(Mpls., Mn) on 11/01/2014Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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So let me see if I am reading this right: you rescued a stray, got her fixed, treated her with Advantage [because you saw ?? scratching? Rash??], and then she broke with what your vet thinks is demodex/red mange. Has your vet actually laid eyes on this dog now that she has what you suspect is demodex?
My question is *why* is your puppy scratching?
Demodectic mange - aka 'red' mange - first appears as a reddish rash in areas of thinning hair. It usually is not itchy - unless there is a secondary bacterial component.
What we are first dealing with is a jacked immune system. Your puppy was a stray - a stressful, neglectful lifestyle - the first hit on the immune system. Then she was spayed - a second and major hit on her immune system [I know with strays and rescues you should speuter them, but let them recover for a few months before doing so to allow their immune systems to heal before having to recover from major surgery]. Then she was dosed with Advantage on a compromised immune system.. and now the Ivermectin seems to have little effect and the skin issue is just getting worse and the itching isn't letting up.
If this were my dog I would bath her to remove as much Advantage as I could. I would use Ted's Mange remedy to the letter and try 2 dips in the first week. If you see the itching abate after the dip and then come right back the second day, I would try Ted's Anti-fungal/Anti-staph remedy - a small batch in a spray bottle and spot treat the super itchy areas. You can bathe on non-dip days with a lavender and oatmeal shampoo to help sooth and calm the skin. If it is getting dry you can use Dr. Bronner's soaps - choose one with lavender.
Dogs with compromised immune systems need all sorts of support. Keep her calm and as stress free as possible. Feed her high end groceries, grain free is ideal and consider a RAW diet. In addition to high end kibble consider supplementing with 500-1000 mg Vitamin C , Echinacea, Goldenseal - these am and pm for 5 days, and then cut out the Goldenseal and do Vitamin C and Echinacea for an additional 5 days and monitor your results. I would introduce probiotics - raw sauerkraut 1 tbsp. am and pm will do nicely, along with digestive enzymes - my pack likes the chewable papaya from the whole foods store.
Since you are dosing a miticide [Ivermectin] I would not go overboard on the dipping, but I do think a few of Ted's mange dips would work to quickly address the population of mites on the skin. And, due to a possible skin infection, if you are not seeing results - visible improvement in the appearance of the skin and a reduction in the itching - if this were my dog I would consider heading back to the vet for antibiotics to address the skin infection.
I am confused by your post: "Used Nu-stop but that didn't seem to work. Plus read about your dogs and cats dying from it."
I have NEVER had a pet die from using Nu-stock; for that matter, I have never had a pet die from using a home remedy either. Not sure where that came from but wanted to set the record straight.
Thank you for rescuing this stray and please report back!
Replied By Leya (Katy, Tx) on 11/06/2014
My dog has generalized demodex mange and I have done the solution. It has been over a week now and had been giving him a bath every two days. Two days ago, I also started bathing him with a dandruff shampoo in between the borax solution and putting neem oil on him after a bath. How long would it take before you can actually see results cause he looks like his mange is getting worse.
THank you.
Replied By Om (Hope, Bc, Canada) on 11/06/2014
it seems that you are really working to get rid of mites on your dog. I have the same situation here. I do perceive that you are doing too much in a short time. Always keep in mind that treatment has to be suited to the animal's psyche and he has to be in a good frame of mind in spite of all the procedures. And it takes about three months treatment.
With my dog, I like to use different methods as well as Ted's regimen. For example, tonight I will use liberal amounts of Neem Oil, and I do not warm it as it dissolves with the body heat, preventing to much running and messing. I have tried this first on myself and it feels good. Especially, some treatments like Borax, really dry the skin. Skin that is dry can take up pathogens from outside, so a layer well oiled and massaged into the sub layers of the skin is healthy. I take a wash cloth soaked in neem oil. This I use on his muzzle, ears and pads. The tail must be soaked in this oil, his privates and then along the spine and finally the entire surfaces, armpits, etc. Given just a few days when the oil has sunk in, do Ted's or Selsun Blue shampoo, or Benzoil Peroxyde shampoo which is also drying. So the interval with a good moisturizing like neem oil will do much good.
Always watch your pet for signs of being overwhelmed and go accordingly. In time this will be reduced and cured. Follow Theresa's advice as to how to proceed with Ted's regimen. Mites are difficult but with patience and perseverance, good things will happen. So give your dog a breather and make him feel comfortable.
There is a lot feed back on neem oil on EC.
All the best, and take it easy.
Namaste, Om
(Mpls., Mn) on 11/07/2014Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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It is very common for demodex symptoms to get worse right after treatment; this is because the treatment causes a rapid die off of the adult mites, which then decay in the hair follicle. The toxins from the dissolving mite bodies can be irritating, making the skin look worse.
I would reduce bathing in Ted's mange remedy to once per week, and in between it sounds like your other treatments apply. You might consider the addition of lavender to help calm the skin, or Dr. Bronner's soaps might help, or an oatmeal based shampoo might help too.
Alkalizing your dog's water will help make him less appetizing to the mites and can also help calm the skin. I start off with 1 teaspoon of baking soda into 1 liter of drinking water and have that be the only drinking water for your dog. After 7 days I reduce to 1/2 teaspoon for another week, and then after that 1/4 teaspoon as a maintenance dose.
I would also up the vitamin C to 1000mg a day for 21 days, Echinacea for 14 days and goldenseal for 7 days.
Demodex dogs need to be kept as stress free as possible; consider dosing Rescue Remedy along with the lavender baths.
Replied By Diamond (Ma., US) on 11/07/2014
Replied By Om (Hope Bc Canada) on 11/08/2014
There is nothing like trying things for yourself.
Just as in the other post, that turmeric would burn the skin. Has she tried it? I am asking. Turmeric is specifically for skin ailments. I use it for ringworm and open wounds on my pets with great effect. And I use it on myself. Look it up online so you do not have to surmise. It is a famous Ayurvedic remedy often combined with other remedies and it is called The Golden Goddess. I use Neem oil from head to toe including sensitive parts. I am so happy that finally the fungal infection is receeding and the discomfort and pain gone.
These are tried and true remedies thousands of years old.
Namaste, Om
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(Mpls., Mn) on 01/28/2015Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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Ted's Mange remedy is effective on mange provided you use as instructed. It sounds more like your dog has a systemic yeast infection and not mange.
Consider Ted's Borax protocol for pets to combat systemic yeast from the inside out, as well as bathing in Ted's Anti-fungal/Anti-staph dip, which covers yeast. You might also consider diet; if the brand you are feeding has grain in it, it might be the problem. Switching to a grain free diet will help, although it does take time for the diet change and remedies to take effect.
Replied By Stacy L. (Nebraska) on 08/31/2015
Not knowing, I took him to our vet and he's been on .04 cc's of Ivermectin daily. And, about once a month, his Demodex gets out of control and he starts losing his hair, getting sores around his eyes, penis and anus and belly area so we take him in and they put him on an antibiotic. We've also done weekly and then monthly Mitabin dips in conjunction with the Ivermectin and his skin scrapings still have every stage of mites. He's only had one skin scraping where there's been nothing. I just don't want to have to continue him on this treatment. NDR (Nebraska Dachshund Rescue) suggested this treatment and we've done four now and while he doesn't look any worse, he doesn't seem to be getting any better.
Should I continue on with the treatment? Should I continue and do something else as well? Should I discontinue and try something else? Should he see our vet?
Right now, his Demodex is flaring up. He's lost a lot of hair on his head, has sores around his eyes and some around his anus and on his belly. He's still playful and eating, but not as much as usual. Any suggestions?? Thank you!
(Mpls., Mn) on 09/01/2015Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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What you are dealing with does not sound at all like demodex - yet your recent skin scrapings confirm this is so; something *has* to be going on here.
If this were my dog I would cease the ivermectin and mitaban dips and use Ted's Mange Remedy. Even if it fails to work completely, it is better than dipping him in mitaban. But first things first...
What are you feeding your boy? A RAW home diet is ideal, but barring that a grain free top of the line kibble is your best bet. Grain free A-one kibble is critical; no grains, no red food dyes, no un-named ingredients of any kind on the ingredient label.
Soothing baths help: oatmeal shampoos followed up with vinegar and water rinses and on alternate days baths with Ted's remedies for mange or the anti-staph remedy.
**For sure I would supplement his water with epsom salts, borax or baking soda in some way. Sometimes we are dealing with internal/systemic yeast or an internal fungal infection - and sometimes despite the best nutrition out there we will experience an individual that for some reason is deficient in a mineral such as boron. If the dog is low in magnesium quite often allergies will arise. If you are dealing with yeast try adding 1/16 teaspoon of epsom salt in 1 liter of drinking water for 2-3 days - max; this is not intended for long term use, just to nip a break out in the bud. When you stop the epsom salt in the water you can then start adding 1 teaspoon baking soda to 1 liter of water; do this for 5-7 days. This is a 'break out' or crisis dose. After a week you can cut it back to a maintenance dose of 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the water. If you suspect a fungal component you can add 1/16 teaspoon borax along with the baking soda in 1 liter of water. In acute and extreme cases 1/4 teaspoon of borax in 1 liter of water is indicated. Many humans take 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon borax in 1 liter of water daily as a detox and antifungal/antiyeast, so long term use is not an issue, however all these remedies are something you should 'play by ear' and should be adjusted as you see fit. The water additives address mineral deficiency issues and should be addressed first.
You might also consider a topical cream for the open sores; an OTC tripple antibiotic may help, this applied after the mange remedy or anti-staph remedy bath; you might also consider calendula creams or lavender oil creams to help calm the skin - just be sure you are using quality essential oil products.
One last thought; resistant demodex cases usually have an underlying issue compromising the immune system. It will be helpful to have your vet do a full blood panel and check the organ function and the thyroid function. If the bloodwork shows no issues I would still keep a flag waiving in the back of my mind to look for a hidden disease condition - so monitor your boy carefully, and keep a log of what he eats, his food treats, any changes in laundry soaps or cleaning chemicals in the house, new carpets - all these may contribute to a skin condition. For now though, feed the most excellent food you can and start the water supplements, and be sure the supplemented water is the only source of water available for drinking.
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(Mpls., Mn) on 02/27/2017Theresa
The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.
About Theresa
Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.
Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.
Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.
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Another contributor - Mamma to Many - had mange in her goats and she just poured the dip over them and saturated them, she did not bathe them before hand, just applied the solution and she was able to effect a cure. Please let us know how it goes!