What Does Scabies Look Like...?

This dog skin infection looks very bad and is very distressing for your dog and you if you are unlucky enough to catch it...

So that you can get the full picture of exactly how bad this infection is we have provided some pictures of the scabies rash, a guide to it's symptoms, causes and any medication that may help.

Please be aware that some of the pictures and photos on this page are quite distressing, but we wanted you to get a really good feel and understanding of this terrible disease.

The causes of dog scabies or sarcoptic mange are mites also known by their scientific name as sarcoptes scabiei. We will discuss two types of mange, including Sarcoptic Mange and Demodectic Mange.

Demodectic Mange

• Demodectic mange is caused by the demodex canis worm like mite and tends to affect younger dogs from the age of 3 to 12 months, especially those that have a weak immune system. It's main difference to scabies is the fact that it doesn't itch and is considered much less severe than scabies.

• There have also been some studies that demodectic mange can be hereditary.

• Sometimes when a dog has been moved to another sleeping area or other changes in his environment maybe enough to trigger the infection.

• Demodectic mange may start in one area and then progress to other areas on the dog's body.

The symptoms of demodectic mange on dogs includes the following...

• Localized mange can include hair loss around specific areas, normally around the eyes, head and muzzle.

• Generalized mange can include hair loss in patches allover the dog's body.

• The skin may appear scaly and red.

• Your dog may lose his appetite

• Restlessness and fever.

Treatment and medications for demodectic mange...

• Treatment for demodectic mange in dogs can include a dip using an insecticide of mitaban. Your dog's hair will then need to be clipped and a use of benzoyl peroxide shampoo

Always take your dog to the vet if you have worries that your dog may have scabies.