Since you never know when your dog or cat may be affected by parasites, it is important to treat them regularly for fleas and ticks. When animals are not properly treated, it could lead to serious health conditions due to diseases carried by parasites. These same parasites can also cause harm to humans as well. Your infested pets can pass parasites to their pet owners and can cause diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

The best treatment is monthly applications with a topical flea and tick repellant. Flea collars can also be used. Also it is important to use the product designated for a canine or a feline, as these products are not interchangeable. Always follow the product’s instructions so that your pets are safe during the treatment process.

In order to keep your family safe from parasites, you should treat the entire house every time you find fleas on your pet. If your pet is allowed to come indoors at any time, then you will need to start immediately. Flea powders and sprays are available to use throughout your home especially on carpets, fabric and furnishings to eliminate all fleas. Your pet’s carrier, pet’s bed and sleeping area should be treated thoroughly. It would be best to repeat use of the products several times to ensure that your home is clear of parasites and your family is safe from potentially harmful diseases.

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pet’s sex: male
previous treatment:

Will begin treatment suggested by our Vet tomorrow, which consists of
“Pyoben”, medicated shampoo, eye ointment for around the eyes before

bathing, and “Promeris” for dogs to apply between shoulder blades for
14 days.

QUESTION:

Can you please give us any information about this parasite he has which creates

a skin irritation and pimply break out and eventually loss of hair in the
affected area? We think the Vet named it, possibly, “MangyMites” or
something like that.

Please and
Thank You.

ANSWER

I believe your vet talked about “mange mite” which may refer to a parasite called Sarcoptes Scabei. It is not impossible that he talked about another parasite called Demodex which may also be the cause of the problem.

Either way, I am surprised that you were prescribed Promeris as this is a flea/tick treatment which would not touch both the Sarcoptes (fox/mange mite) or the Demodex.

Licensed treatments for sarcoptes include Stronghold and Advocate and for Demodex, Aludex shampoo and Advocate (although I have personnally been disappointed with its efficacy in several cases).