Natural Relief from Mange
Mange mites are tiny parasites that can turn
a once healthy looking dog into a sad and sorry sight indeed. Mange is caused from a mite that burrows under
the skin causing discomfort or itching, infection and unsightly hair loss.
There are different types of mange mites the most common being sarcoptic
mange and demodectic. Mange will generally only affect animals with depressed
immune function. It is necessary to visit your veterinarian for correct
diagnosis of mange, where he or she will do a skin scraping to determine
the presence of mites, which are not visible to the naked eye.
Chronic mange can be
very debilitating to the animal and cause depression, lethargy, anaemia,
hair loss & thickening of skin amongst other symptoms.
Demodectic mange
is caused from a mite that lives in the hair follicles and may cause great
discomfort and irritation for the host. It is more common in young or
elderly animals and particularly those that have been recently vaccinated.
It appears as a bald patch usually on the head, face, elbows, feet or
neck area. This can often clear up without treatment by the time the animal
reaches one to two years of age. There are two forms of demodectic mange
– squamous and pustular. In the squamous form, the hair falls out
in patches leaving dry lesions, which may become inflamed and swollen.
The pustular form may result from a bacterial infection when the skin
becomes thickened, inflamed and itchy.
Sarcoptic mange
(scabies) is caused from mites that burrow under the skin causing an itchy
rash generally around the muzzle, eyes, ears, elbows and hocks extending
over the whole body. Itching can be intense also causing inflammation
and infections to develop. The skin may be dry with bran-like flaking
or red and inflamed.
Notoderic mange
mostly affects cats with weakened immune function, causing intense itching,
hair loss, flaky and scabby skin. It is highly contagious, so all pets
in the household should be checked.
Otodectic mange
affects the ears with itching which may lead to secondary infection and
ulceration of the earflap from constant head shaking or scratching.
Most of the chemical
dips and drugs used to treat mange are quite toxic and in many cases simply
do not work. They may cause damage to liver, kidneys, immune system and
nervous system. Often the animal’s health will deteriorate during
or after chemical treatment, which is not the best option for overcoming
this condition.
It is always essential
to treat the animal internally as well as externally and a natural raw
food diet is the best defence for building a healthy immune system and
aiding in detoxifying the liver which is generally necessary for animal’s
suffering from mange.
Internal treatment involves
fasting for at least 48 hours on fresh vegetable juices & broths with
added vitamin C to aid in detoxification and help strengthen the immune
system. High doses of vitamin C may be needed under the guidance of a
natural animal practitioner. Other nutrients, which may be beneficial,
are lecithin, zinc, vitamin A, E and vitamin B complex. All processed
(dried, canned and packaged) foods should be avoided and all milk products
also.
If your pet has been
on antibiotics, which can disrupt the friendly bacteria in the intestinal
tract, it is a good idea to supplement with an acidophilus supplement
for a few weeks afterwards.
Garlic is essential
as an effective anti-parasitic herb; it also aids immune function and
healing. So add to food daily. Kyolic
Aged liquid garlic is gentle on the stomach when using for therapeutic
purposes. Excessive amounts of fresh garlic can irritate the stomach so
don’t go overboard.
Herbs, neem oil, essential
oils, cider vinegar and other natural ingredients may be used externally
to help mange. We have a special rinse available for external treatment
that is safe for you and your dog. Herbal
MNG rinse
A very effective lemon-garlic
rinse can be made up. Chop up around 30 to 40 cloves of garlic (skin and
all) and place into a large pot with 6 or more lemon skins and one whole
lemon, chopped. Fill pot with about four litres of water and bring to
the boil, simmer just until peel is mushy. Remove from heat, cover and
allow to cool. Apply cooled solution liberally to all affected areas and
leave to dry. Use daily for up to ten days.
Homeopathic remedies
are also an important part of natural treatment for this troublesome condition.
Sulphur is one of the most commonly used remedies in ascending potencies,
but other remedies include Psorinum, which can be used as a prophylactic
as well as for treatment. Arsenicum alb may be used for severe itching,
restlessness and when worse towards midnight. Tellurium may be beneficial
when lesions appear equally on both sides of the body and Mezereum may
be indicated when pustular lesions are found on the head and face with
small scabs. This is just a few of the many remedies that may be used
depending on the particular symptoms showing.
Flower essences to choose
from are Crab apple, cherry plum, Gorse, Mimulus or Aspen depending on
the particular animal in question.
Once correct diagnosis
is made, then natural treatments should be commenced immediately with
herbal and homeopathic treatment, fasting and nutritional supplementation.
All processed foods must be eliminated from the diet and only fresh raw
meat, bones and minced vegetables should be served daily as part of an
on-going natural diet with additional supplements as required. This
should be used with external herbal rinses and washes to eliminate the
mites and aid in the healing of the skin.
We have a Natural MNG
t/ment pack which contains - herbal rinse concentrate for external use,
herbal & homeopathic remedies for internal use, vitamin C and also
includes treatment instructions and dietary information sheet to help
overcome this condition naturally. Order
MNG Relief pack for dogs.
It is possible to overcome
mange naturally without harming the health of your pet (or yourself) with
harsh chemicals and drugs.
It is best to seek the guidance of an experienced
animal practitioner for the most suitable treatment procedure for your animal~Online
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