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Can Ted's Mange Treatment Help My Dog's Itchy Skin?

Posted by Tina (Los Angeles, Ca) on 07/21/2015

Please Help! For 2 years now, Violet has been a mess. We have tried everything! Including: vet has given us steroids, antibiotics, we have tried every food (grain free, vegan, meat only, fish, pork, bison, duck, turkey, ALL OF IT! ) I am currently now cooking all of her food. We have also tried every shampoo and conditioner on the market. Violet just keeps scratching away. As soon as she gets better it comes right back. We are both at our wits end, seeing as how neither of us can sleep the night through anymore. Can this be mange? The vet said no? but all of the symptoms are there. Covered in bumps, redness, patches of fur just fall out. I'm desperate! I am definitely going to give the borax mixture a try because at this point I will try ANYTHING!

I would love to hear any suggestions? but honestly I have heard and tried them all except this?

Replied by Terri
Fl
07/24/2015

Our vet said to use selsun blue shampoo. I also mix flaxseed oil in with the dogfood and she craves that stuff.Wont touch the food now without the flaxseed oil in it. We have had the dog for about 3 weeks...rescued her from the shelter. The scratching has improved by 80%-90 % or more. Try it!

Replied by Dharmony
Ny
07/24/2015

Have you had her thyroid checked? Thyroid problems can cause itchy skin. Look at Hemopet.org You can send in a sample of blood directly to them that your vet draws and prepares. We did the profile 5.

Hemopet

Here is more info..

Thyroid Disease in Pets

Is she on any medication?

Good luck.

Replied by Om
Hope Bc Canada
07/24/2015

Tina ( Los Angeles CA) ---

My big dog has the same problem. He is going tomorrow to see an ND who also treats dogs, some with success.

Ted's mange cure here on EC has had much acclaim. Not so with my dog. The use of borax has made his beautiful coat completely dry, so I have to abandon the use of borax.

But on research, the use of several essential oils has had success for some. This is to be sprayed and will take some weeks. Staph infection is part of the problem. So this is my next project. Wish you good luck with Violet.

Namaste, Om

Replied by Joy
Thailand
07/24/2015

Hi Tina

I would suggest Apple Cider Vinegar for your itchy dog. We have retrievers (goldies) and because they get hot and sweaty in this climate they also get hotspots. Just dab diluted Apple Cider Vinegar on the itchy patches and hopefully the dog will find relief. You can also try Apple Cider Vinegar without diluting but you will know what works best when you try it also Apple Cider Vinegar in the drinking water and the dog can also be bathed in a solution. Your dog may smell like a salad but hey if you all get relief then its worth it. Good luck best wishes.