Ted's Borax & Peroxide Mange Treatment for Dogs

About a year ago, I started noticing some hair loss on my dog and then the skin where the hair loss was turned black. After several trips to various vets and numerous skin scrapes, no mites were detected. A course of antibiotics were prescribed, various medicated shampoos were prescribed, nothing was helping. I had completed the food elimination diet twice, nothing changed the skin problem.

Six months ago, the skin got incredibly worse. A friend suggested a specific treatment, and it actually helped a lot. The fur grew back, most of the itching stopped, and the skin color changed to healthy pink/white again. About three months ago, that all changed and my dog lost the majority of fur on her legs and torso. The itching was crazy. I started the previous treatment right away, as the fur loss and skin color change literally all took place in a couple of days. The previous treatment was not working.

Then, I noticed some hair loss on her face, I knew right then, no matter what skin scrapes said it was demodex. I immediately used the Goodwinol ointment on her face. Even that didn't help. The demodex was not localized but generalized so I knew extreme measures had to be taken. I do not like using ivermectin for Demodex as even though it can boost the immune system it is a temporary solution to an ongoing problem.

I purchased the Borax/peroxide and made the solution. I added coconut oil and ester C to the dog's diet to boost the immune system. Literally, the very next day, I saw fuzz coming in on the affected areas. The skin wasn't angry red and where it was black it was going lighter in color. I have administered the bath 4 times in the past week, as this case is the most severe I have seen. Each day I have seen marked improvement in the skin and fur growth, as well as decrease in the itching. Amazingly enough, the skin has not dried out, which could be a direct result of the coconut oil added to the diet. Once we have the issue under control I will have the dog spayed as we are well aware that the heat cycle instigates the rapid production of demodex mites. We may always have issues with the mites with this dog, but at least we know how to manage the condition and can work on boosting her immune system.

I am very grateful to have found this treatment, and wished that I had used it six months ago. Thank you!

After 2 days of using this mixture of Borax and peroxide and apple cider vinegar. I do believe my dog's mange is clearing up. It was pretty bad and she stunk really, really bad. She has not scratched since the first treatment. Keeping fingers crossed. Thanks so much!

I'm so glad I found this site! I adopted a 3 Yr. Female EBD that had health issues, original owners basically left her in a backyard by herself most of her life. When I began to care for her, she wasn't very active and had a very bad skin condition which I later realized was mange. Long story short, I ran into this site and used Ted's guidelines. I'm 3 weeks into the treatment and couldn't be more thrilled! I now have a very active EBD and the mange is slowly going away, her coat is looking better daily thanks to Ted's solution! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Xoxo Juels

I tried Ted's recipe for my dog Roxie after she was diagnosed with (noncontagious) mange. I couldnt believe it worked. I kept her crate blanket clean, and sprayed it with the vinegar-borax mixture and sprayed her every day with it as well, as teh other posters suggested. I also gave her weekly baths with it. I would shampoo her first and then pour the mixture over her, and really rub it into her bald spots. A natural cure that worked. It was cheap too. I found teh borax at Target, and the gallon of vingar was like $4 at the grocery store. I have to admit it took about a month for it to go away, but it definitely worked.

A stay in my backyard with my showpitt scared me because it was unreconizable as every inch was covered in mange. I moved my baby and shut the door. For the next three days I just kept hoping it would go away. I dont need to tell you it didnt leave... I feed it..... Kids named it...... Petted it with garbage bags on thier hands. I couldnt afford a vet so I found this site. Tried the cure I am amazed the difference is night and day we are ten days 2 treatments later she now has hair on her face and is feeling like a puppy. I appreciate this site that gave a puppy a chance to be a family member.

EVE; MY NUMBER ONE FEELINGS ARE VERY MUCH AGAINST GOING TO ANY VET PERIOD, THATS WHY I AM IN TED'S FORUM. I'M SORRY TO SOUND SO RUDE BUT I LOST A KITTEN BECAUSE OF A VET. SEVERAL FAMILY AND FRIENDS SAID THEIR ANIMALS WERE PUT TO SLEEP WITH NO ILLNESSES OR CAUSE TO DO SO, "VETS'HAVE THE RIGHT TO EXPERIMENT ON OUR ANIMALS/IF THEY DIE SHOULD THE VETS'OR GOV. CARE? THERE CAN NEVER BE A LAWSUIT. I HAVE FOUND THAT TED'S REMEDY IS HARMLESS OVER THE VETS. DECISION TO IGNORANTLY AND WITH INTENT TO EUTHANIZE OUR LOVING HARMLESS PETS. I'M NOT SURE WHAT KIND OF DISEASE AND/OR MITES MY KITTEN HAD BUT SHE WAS CLOSE TO DEATH WHEN I FOUND HER ROAMING THE STREETS AS A STRAY AND TED'S RESULTS SAVED HER LIFE, SHE HAS BEEN THE KITTEN SHE DESERVES TO BE, PLAYING ETC. I RECENTLY FOUND I HAD FAILED TO DO HER TAIL BECAUSE HER FUR IS SO LONG AND THICK BUT I PROMISE TO KEEP HER SAFE AND FREE FROM ALL DISEASES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO VETS. I SURE HOPE YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIND OUT THE SAD AWAKENING AS I HAD TO..... R.I.P. TO MY LOVING INNOCENT ZOEY

GOOD LUCK & GOD BLESS

My old coon hound came down with mange last year. I found this remedy and used it faithfully. His skin cleared and when I took him to the vet he could not find any sign of mange or other skin maladies. Now my other two dogs are itching themselves terribly. My son claims it's fleas but I have not seen any sign. I am glad to see the measurements for the ac vinegar since both of these dogs are black and when I used it on the hound he turn orange.

I am also putting 1/8 tsp in their water bucket as suggested.

Thank you Ted and thank you all for your suggestions.

Hi I want to thank you for the home remedie for mange. After a year of vets and pills I came across your site and all the success other people had with your mixture. I had nothing to lose my dog was driving us crazy with his scratching and the vets didn't help and I was over$1500.00 in bills and like someone said for less than $20.00 my dog can now sleep once again. I want to thank you so much for the information it truly helped us and the dog, it brought us all back together again I am sure other people out there know what I am talking about. Thank you again and I hope other families have success with this treatment.

This is a bit late in coming, but I want to thank everyone responsible for Earth Clinic, esp. Ted. EC is the first place I go when I, my family, or my pets have a health problem. One problem in specific was (note: past tense) our dog's mange. I had thought she had allergies and tried everything I could think of to cure her itch. Then, as more and more hair fell out, I noticed that not only her face, but 2/3 of her body was covered with red bumps and her hair was very sparse.

In desperation, I tried Ted's mange remedy. It stopped her itching. She was severe, and every two days or so, the itching came back so I filled a spray bottle and sprayed her - rubbing it into her skin. I bathed her once/week with the peroxide/borax solution at first and tapered off as she got better. I also gave her zinc - about 25 mg/day and tapered off after a week. It took perseverance but she eventually healed and it was so good to have the itch gone so quickly. I have health problems myself and did not have the energy to go looking for mange nests. I tapered to giving her zinc once/week and that seems to be taking care of it - keeping her immunity up. I do know that if I forget the zinc for too long, I will see the mange creeping back. As soon as I see it coming, I get right back on it.

Thanks so much Ted and others for this fantastic remedy. The key to success is persistance.

Have a boxer/mini pincher mix, male, started showing symptoms of mites. I read just about every comment to this remedy and concluded a few things:

(1) I would assume that if the provider of the remedy titled it "Cure for Demodectic and Sarcoptic Mange, it does not matter which kind your dog has, this remedy should work for both kinds of mites, and as Ted says, fleas, ticks and other critters.

(2) The notion that a dog who manifests an outbreak of demodectic mites is genetically inferior and unworthy of breeding is suspect at best. Consider, the underlying reason for most demodectic episodes is a compromised immune system. It does not follow that this is a genetic deficiency when the primary reason for poor pet immune response is POOR DIET. So all these yahoos who militantly advocate the destruction of an animal's raison de etre, namely its reproductive organs, on the basis that the animal displayed symptoms very likely to have been induced by an owner's negligence, is frightening in its brutality.

(3) 95% of all the comments relating "veterinary medicine's" response to this condition were the same, a vet medical establishment appalling in its capriciousness and bad faith. It would seem that many vets do not even think of mites as a possible diagnosis, at least until 2-4 other, expensive, toxic and ineffective responses have been IMPOSED on the unwitting pet owner. This leads me to believe, quite reasonably I think you will agree, that most vets are EITHER evil OR stupid; maybe BOTH.

Bottom line, this cure is just that, a cure. To those who need to know exactly what to expect, know that the first treatment for my dog seemed to really highlight all the affect areas on his body. I really did not know the extent of his infestation until AFTER the borax/peroxide solution dries. The wounds become red, puffy and pronounced. GREAT, that is the little mite saying "OH S$#@". After treatment my dog is stuck to my side, like I'm his doggy savior.

I've recently discovered your website, and it is a very helpful. Thank you. "Zero", our 11 month adopted Ori-Pei is the new member to our household and has some form of mange.

I have began the treatment with h2o2 and Borax 09/07/2010. So far, working well. Before I discovered this site, I tried a Sulfur bar of soap and Aveeno Baby bath wash soap. That seemed to sooth the redness and swelling. Our dog really enjoyed the bath and rub down. -James

This Treatment Works, I have 3 Carin Terriers And 2 have had this condition, The treatment cures this. The only thing is I have to repeat it At the least every two weeks, It is Cost effective , And Does not Make your animal ill at all.

Thank you Ted for the cure method you advised to cure mange in dogs. Our dog used to have alopecy spots in her skin, and she was scratching herself all the time. Thanks to your remedy, the mange is gone! Thanks a lot. Margaret

My boston terrier, Winston, was diagnosed with Demodex mange February of 2010. Every week until June he had a medicated bath for the mange. They were not helping and actually got worse and I started seeing side effects in Winston after the baths. I stopped the vet baths because of cost and simply not a cure. One day I said I have got to cure my puppy. So I searched for home remedies and came across Ted's remedy for mange. I was very sceptic about it actually working, but I figured I had nothing to lose. I started using the remedy June 1st and now on June 30, Winston's hair is all grown in on his face, back and still growing on his side. I used exactly 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide to 2 cups of warm water. I poured in Borax laundry detergent until it no longer dissolved into the mix. I put Winston in the bathtub and just poured the mix on him. I dabbed some gauze in the mix and went around his face and on his feet. The remedy really does work and I highly recommend to anyone!!! Thank you Ted's remedy.

I, and my friends, neighbors, family that I've shared it with, have used Ted's Mange remedy and have had outstanding results and now have happy, healthy dogs. One of the posts recommended using sodium perborate in the form of oxy... clean, a laundry additive. After reading the label, I decided to try that method and it worked. It does lighten the coats, but only temporarily. My black lab's shiny black coat came back in within a few months. Believe me, the wait was worth it. I used three scoops (which equals 4 tablespoons) of the oxy...clean powder to two gallons warm (not hot) water, and poured the mixture over my dog. Then I let it air-dry. (DO NOT RINSE IT OFF!) Be sure you dissolve the oxy...clean powder in the water before pouring over the dog. I also want to mention that I use the generic version of oxy...clean found in the laundry soap section of my grocery store. I've noticed that it also cured other itchy skin problems that were not diagnosed as mange, like flea dermatitis.