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Regina (Northport, NY) on 06/03/2009

Ted's Mange Remedy cured my dog of Walking Dandruff mites. Ted's remedy is 1 part hydrogen peroxide + 2 parts water + 3 heaping tablespoons of borax (per 16 oz. of hydrogen peroxide).

I wanted to make a large batch of this solution so that I could place it in a large bucket and have my small dog sit in it and be at least half covered by it. So, I used the following proportions: 1 gallon hydrogen peroxide (1 part/128 oz) + 2 gallons hot water (2 parts) + 5 cups of Borax (in the form of 20 Mule Team Borax found in the laundry section of the supermarket). Note that I decided to double Ted's recommendation for the Borax. I mixed the ingredients until all the Borax dissolved, then I placed my dog in the solution for 30 minutes. While he was sitting in it I scooped the solution over his body.

I break from Ted's mange protocol here - he says that you should let your dog air dry after his bath so that the solution has more time to be in contact with the skin and therefore be more effective. In my case, I reasoned that since my dog was submerged in the solution for 30 minutes it was even more effective than just allowing him to air dry - so I dryed him after his baths so he wouldn't get cold.

My dog got one hydrogen peroxide bath per week for 4 weeks. In addition, he got another "regular" bath with shampoo (which I gave to him a few days later) per week for the same 4 week period. I did that mostly for hygenic reasons because he was losing so many dandruff scales and dead skin and I wanted to help the process along. By the second hydrogen peroxide bath his itching stopped. My dog is now cured of Walking Dandruff. He no longer itches and his skin is clear and healthy again.

Additional things to do/remember: Before you give your dog the hydrogen peroxide bath, you need to bathe him completely with regular shampoo. Also, you need to be diligent in washing their bedding and blankets every time you give them a bath -- just in case there are dandruff mites hanging out in their bedding.

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Replied By Regina (Northport, Ny) on 09/23/2009

I wanted to update my previous post and let readers know that, unfortunately, Ted's remedy of hydrogen peroxide and borax did not work on my dog's walking dandruff. At first I thought it did but a few weeks after placing my post about my success with the remedy, the familiar scabs and flakes started to reappear. As of today (9/23/09) I am still trying to get rid of it. If I am successful in ridding him of this mite, I will repost to let the readers know.
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Replied By Regina (Northport, Ny) on 01/18/2010

Re my earlier post of 9/23/09 re the walking dandruff mites. I brought my dog back to the vet soon after that post because I wanted to know for sure if he still had the walking dandruff because he still had scales and crusts on his back. The vet did several skin scraping from different areas on his body and examined them under the microscope and told me that he DOES NOT have them any longer. Note: this same vet had actually diagnosed him with the mites a few months earlier. At the time of the initial diagnosis, he could see the scales moving on his back and he did the skin scrapings where he could actually see the mite under the microscope.

So apparently, Ted's remedy of borax and hydrogen peroxide DID WORK!! Note I never gave my dog any medication at all except for the hydrogen peroxide baths. I mentioned to the vet that I used the above remedy and he said he was not surprised that they are gone because the combination of the borax and the hydrogen peroxide would kill any parasite. Note: I submerged my dog up to his shoulder blades in the solution for at least 15 or 20 minutes for each bath and I doubled Ted's remedy.

FYI, today, 1/18/10 I brought my dog to a specialist (dermatologist) to try to find out why my dog still has some scabs and scales on his skin. I found out he has a bacterial/staph infection of the skin, but she reconfirmed what my regular vet told me - which is that he has NO mites (she tested for them).

So, as I said earlier, Ted's remedy worked.

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Replied By Jennifer (Omaha, Ne) on 12/30/2011

My pet, myself and my home are infested I just found out after a year what the heck has been invading our home even after moving, and losing my job of 5 years... I've even seen a psychologist! I am hoping this will work for us. What do you recommend for treating myself and my home after begin treating my dog? Was your home infested as well as yourself? PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP! I want this to stop NOW.
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Replied By Hopeless (Abroad) on 01/02/2012

Hi, If you read my previous posting (a bit above) "12/28/2011: Hopeless from Abroad" you can see that you are definitely not alone. This is pure hell and nothing seems to help:(
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Replied By Catherine (Manchester, Greater Manchester) on 01/05/2013

Re: cheleytiella mites. The borax and hydrogen peroxide seems to be working! My little dog and I have been bitten for three years.

After a lot of research on my part along with confirming diagnosis of my bites by infectious diseas at my local hospital I was finally able to convince my vet that we had a cheleytiella problem (as pooch had no 'walking dandruff' but my research had indicated that thes mites could be present even if not found. But nothing the vet tried worked - ivermectin, advantage, frontline, lime sulfur dip.

I have been on a crazy regime of hoovering, washing, bagging up all my clothes, flea spray, and misery. The mites were even hanging around on me and I was taking them into work and could see other people scratching... Nightmare! They are so opportunistic! I could feel them on my eyelashes, my scalp as well as the usual area they bite - waistline, shoulders and back and buttocks. And everywhere my dog came into contact with me for any period of time.

So we started Ted's mites/mange remedy and it seems to be making an incredible difference! I'm washing my dog and using the borax/hydrogen peroxide mix on him every other day. I do the same to myself at night. I have seen no sign of mites in the past couple of days (was previously getting bitten almost every day) but will stay vigilant and keep to our routine. No side effects for my dog tho he doesn't like the baths :).

I would urge anyone who think they have a problem with these highly contagious mites to try Ted's remedy. Daily as he recommends if necessary and appropriate... It feels pretty life-changing at the moment! Am also happy to help with any cheleytiella questions as I have done a LOT of research...!

Thanks Ted (whoever you are! :D)

P.S. I am in the UK and Borax is cheap and easy to get hold of online... And hydrogen peroxide available from chemists over the counter (as well as online) tho I did have a problem in one Boots who asked what I wanted it for and when I told them it was for my dog they refused to sell it to me - due to some new leglislation againt them selling stuff to treat animals - have had no problems with other pharmacies

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Replied By Fabian (Quenns, NY) on 01/27/2013

i read all about mite. i try many many remedies loke;

  • olive oli
  • oregano oil,
  • lemon
  • i wash my self in a oregano tee
  • i put oil from the top to the feet
  • i sleep in a oil
  • i trought out my bed
  • i sleep in smaal couch cover with plastic.
  • i cover my self with plastic everyday
  • i go to doctor 3 times, (their dont see anithing)
  • i bring my dogs 2 times to vet, sam result
  • so I try with ocean could shower every morning.
  • ho im forguet, I do the laundry everyday, and put everithing in a plastic bag for 7days.

nazing is work. but I found the could wather therapy, works. mites desapear, I dotn have etchy , I dont scratch my self. i leave one window open to fresh aire comes all day to de home. and is work

but their still there. their go and back. when the room is little warm their show up. no idea, I continuin do a wather teraphy , but what will be happen in summer, no idea.

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Replied By Hopeless From Abroad (.) on 02/23/2013

Hi CATHERINE from Manchester: could you please advise how you prepared the remedy for yourself and how did you exactly use it? I have had this hell of walking dandruff for years and nothing has helped so far. Where I can get the borax online? I do not know that product (what is it called in the shops?) as I do not live in the UK nor in the USA. I'd like to buy it online. Thank you SO MUCH for your help!
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Replied By M/bro (Middlesbrough, Uk) on 03/30/2013

You can purchase Borax from ebay.
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Replied By Http://www.earthclinic.com/contactus.php?action=fe (Arizona) on 03/08/2014

I read bad things about colloidal silver. Mixed coconut extract shampoo with diatomaceous earth, put it on my scalp (there favorite location) and just like a woman above blogged, them move down away from the area. A lot of movement suddenly as I'm typing this. Cornoil penetrates the skin easily and is cheap. Tomorrow I'll try corn oil mixed with diatomaceous earth. Oils help the gnats burrow easily. A good suggestion was conditioner on scalp with bag over it. Calamine lotion on the face, in ears and on body. S hydrated lime powder, $10 for 50 lbs on the legs, arms. No issues with burning. Don't bathe with it, burns. It's getting in the 80's now and problem is increasing. Afraid to sleep! Hubby drinks and doesn't feel nothing, yet itches. Thinks it's in my head. Dogs are itchy, but he refuses to acknowledge it. Use lemon grass powder on dogs skin, diatomaceous earth, clean dog bedding with ammonia; make citrus water from lemons and grapefruit in yard, wash laundry with it, plus borax, solar salt (cheap) which breaks down in water fast (it's ocean salt), a dash of ammonia. Soak for hours to get best results. sweep ceilings, walls, and floors (exhausting) daily. Borax on floors works best but ruins linoleum. Give mustard on biscuits to dogs; warms them, cleans out parasites, repels bugs, pain killer. I drink it myself and helped until bugs become immune, like all remedies. Got bit in southern CA motel and problem was non stop. Signs for a few years coworkers had it. Must find a cure to help everyone world wide. Wear angelite (sodium chloride blue stone) amber (absorbs into skin) brass kills bacteria and it's better than not wearing it, other metals feed it for some reason, topaz has electromagnetic properties and helps. Tourmaline too slightly and jet. Remove vegetation from yard to remove their food, except citrus trees, sage, rosemary. Haven't tried citronella plant yet. Candle burning in yard helps a bit. Haven't tried cedar oil. Neem kills eggs, but biting is worse in dogs and myself. My blood pressure is on low side of good. Seen other blogs mentioned this. My hubby is on the higher side, and feels nothing. I'm ticklish, he isn't.
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Replied By Lesley (Uk) on 09/24/2014

I'm all for natural remedies wherever possible as an effective cure. But for the ladies who have posted and sound like they are suffering a living hell through a Mite infestation ( had one myself years back & the intense itching at night drove me crazy) why not just buy some Lyclear? Available over the counter in the UK & costs around 10.00 a tube and it DOES work. Ok, you might argue its a toxin you don't want to put on your body (pyrethin?? I think). But from your post it sounds like the long term physical & physiological trauma you are experiencing is a far more serious risk to your health and well being.
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Replied By Atn (California) on 09/30/2015

What strength and how much Symphytum or Helleborus should be used?
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Replied By Angela (Baltimore, Md) on 03/10/2016

My research suggests Helleborus 4X is the best homeopathic remedy for walking dandruff. (Do an internet search to buy it.) Then, put one pellet in your pet's water. Humans can also take it, just put one pellet under your tongue.

Replied By Vera (Droitwich, United Kingdom) on 04/21/2017

What ratio did you use for the hydrogen peroxide/borax mix plse?
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Replied By Mari (Georgia) on 06/19/2020

2c peroxide to 2tbsp borax, sponge on, let air dry.
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Replied By Michelle (West point, Georgia) on 05/22/2023

I can't believe that so many people are having a hard time like I am people people think I'm crazy. For some reason I'm more susceptible to the walking dandruff than my roommates because they say they don't feel anything. But I can see the long hairs with them White stuff on them. It's like the hairs travel to the air and it's got the mic on it or some thing. Will the peroxide bath hurt my dog if he has open wounds on his back or he's been itching? I've tried desperately to get rid of this. My dog is just miserable. I feel so bad for him because he's a Chiweenie and he has to turn all the way around it is hind quarters and it's very uncomfortable for him. I didn't know what it was until a couple weeks ago and like every couple weeks and cleaning everything and sweeping all this hair up with itching like crazy on my scalp on my arms, I shaved my hair off I just had to get rid of it, I can't keep letting it get in my head and I can't get it out because my hair was so long. I just need to know this is gonna work. I'm not sure if to try to collateral silver for the peroxide bath?