Sarcoptic Mange (Canine Scabies)

• Sarcoptic mange in dogs is treated topically with selamectin or with off-label doses of liquid ivermectin and milbemycim oxime. If secondary bacterial or yeast infections are present, they are treated with oral or topical antibiotics (see Resources).
  
  

Notoedric Mange (Feline Scabies)

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  The typical treatment for notoedric mange is to clip the cat's fur, give her a cleansing bath and then apply a 2 to 3 percent lime sulfur solution over the cat's entire body. This must be repeated every 7 days for 6 to 8 weeks (see Resources).
  
  

Sarcoptic Mange in Ferrets

• Ferrets with sarcoptic mange are usually treated with ivermectin injections or a series of 2 percent lime sulfur dips. Secondary bacterial infections are treated with antibiotics (see Resources).
  
  

Cheyletiella Parasitovorax (Rabbit Fur Mites)

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  Rabbits with cheyletieall parasitovorax mange are usually treated with ivermectin injections or lime sulfur dips. Rabbits are very sensitive to insecticides, so following veterinary instructions are a must (see Resources).
  
  

Treat Your Environment

• In every case of this form of mange, the animal's environment must be cleaned and disinfected. All other animals in the household will also need to be treated.
  
  

Warning

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  Do not try to treat this form of mange without veterinary supervision. It is very contagious and often difficult to diagnose and eliminate.