Types of Mange in Dogs

Did you know that dogs can get manage? Manage is a skin disease caused by mites or parasites that burrow into the skin causing excessive scratching and eventual hair loss. Manage is often called canine scabies. There are different types of mange that can occur in dogs. The first is Demodectic mange. This occurs when the mites are localized to a specific area on the dog causing isolated patches of mange or bald spots. This type of mange can pass easily between mother and pup shortly after birth. Most puppies are able to throw this off on their own as it is only localized. Another type of mange can affect the entire body and causes itchy and smelly skin due to bacterial infections that occur. Another form of mange is demodectic pododermatitis, which occurs on the foot and paw area. This cat is also bacterial. Consult with your Thorold, ON veterinarian to learn more.