All-Natural Mange Treatment For Dogs And Cats You Can Make
Written by Wendell Ruben   
Friday, 19 March 2010
Mites should not be mistaken for fleas, as the former digs into your pet's skin to eat and live there. Their proliferation causes mange. It's important to take mange seriously as it may put your pet's health and life at risk when left untreated. Fortunately for you, there are some effective home made mange treatment for dogs and cats you may try.
by WendellRuben


Mites should not be mistaken for fleas, as the former digs into your pet's skin to eat and live there. Their proliferation causes mange. It's important to take mange seriously as it may put your pet's health and life at risk when left untreated. Fortunately for you, there are some effective home made mange treatment for dogs and cats you may try.

A leave-on solution for controlling proliferation and spread of mites is easy to do. For this, you will need 1-2 tbsp of borax and a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in 0.5 liters of water. Mix it thoroughly after the powder's completely dissolved. Apply it all over your pet, leaving the solution there to air dry. Once-a-week application is ideal.

Try to give your pet a bath regularly. To really keep mange at bay, you may bathe your dog or cat once or even twice a day. It will also keep them from itching. Use warm water and soap each time. But if you wish to use shampoo instead, choose something that contains almond oil or lavender oil.

You may also prepare a special solution using lemon. Slice a lemon thinly, then place them on a cup of boiling water. Remember not to remove the peel of the lemon. Let it steep overnight. Apply it on affected skin using a soft sponge or a cotton ball. Local or pure honey will also provide the same benefits to affected areas.

You can also make topical remedies for mange out of things that may already be in your kitchen. Cooking oil is great for killing mites. It also softens the wax-like deposits on your pet's skin, and soothes itchiness and irritation. The acidophilus in yogurt can also do wonders. However, stick to unflavored or unsweetened yogurt variety. Affected skin is prone to infections. For this, the antibacterial properties of garlic oil mixed with water will help keep infection at bay.

Of course to avoid problems, preventive measures need to be carried out. If so, the requirement for extensive mange treatment for dogs and cats may be avoided. While most healthy pets already got a few mites on them, they can get out of control. And that's when the real problem begins.

Regularly wash their beddings or any other place where they sleep. Include frequent cleaning of areas in or around the house where they mostly stay. Use water and soap to kill the mites that may be present in those areas. Likewise, give your pet regular bathing to keep mite infestation at bay.

A weak immune system and poor nutritional intake are some causes of mange. Ask your trusted vet on which food is best for your dog or cat. You might try adding chopped green and leafy vegetables to their regular food to boost its nutritional contents. A teaspoon of fish oil or echinacea tea will help in improving the natural immunity of your pet.

Of course home made mange treatment for dogs and cats is good for very mild cases. Still the best move you can do is to take your beloved pet to the vet as soon as some worsening takes place. Keeping your pet's health in tip top shape is a great way to keep them out of mange's threat.

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