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Cynthia (Kissimmee, Florida) on 12/01/2010

I have a pit bull with the red mange- reason for me knowing exactly what he has is its the breeder has 2 of his brothers from the same litter and they both have this as well. I at this moment have a tight budget and cannot afford to take my poor pup to the vet and decided to do research since this has to do with bacteria and mites I thought of peroxide and hand sanitizer which both kill bacteria and will hopefully suffocate the mites. I drenched and rubbed my dog from head to toe with peroxide and waited about 10-15 min then rinsed it off and then waited another 10 min and rubbed the hand sanitizer and left it on all last night. When I woke up this morning he was jumping and wagging his tail, he is still scratching and bleeding because he had gotten really bad, but I hope this will start to help until I try all the other stuff I have read on here. I cried my butt off doing this to him and he never once yelped or ran away from me, so I believe I must be doing something safe. If anyone thinks I might be harming my baby please let me know, or if any suggestions please help me, I don't want him to be put down..
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Replied By Mclovin (Gainesville, Fl) on 12/03/2010

I'm not an expert, but I'm not sure that this is the best combination. Why not just go with the recommendations of hydrogen peroxide and borax? It seems to be decently well documented, and looks like many people have had success with it. Good luck!
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Replied By Nova (Frederick, Maryland) on 01/12/2011

Please dont use hand sanitizer. It has an alcohol base and will be painful. If you follow the borax and peroxide solution suggested Im sure you will be successful and your baby will be thankful*
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