{"id":483,"date":"2017-04-25T13:50:10","date_gmt":"2017-04-25T17:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=483"},"modified":"2024-04-03T11:30:10","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T18:30:10","slug":"mange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/mange\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mystery of Mange: What is it and How is it Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Beverly\u201cMange\u201d is an unpleasant word, and many of us associate it with stray dogs and cats. However, mange is something all pet owners<\/a> should know about, as it\u2019s highly contagious and is not just a problem among strays. It can also be diagnosed in well cared for pets.<\/p>\n

So, what is this skin<\/a> disorder, how is it spread, and most importantly, how can we prevent it? The team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates is glad you asked!<\/p>\n

Mange 101<\/h3>\n

Mange is a disorder of the skin caused by \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 mange mites. Certain parasitic mites actually live on the skin of many mammals (in small numbers). However, this doesn\u2019t result in the disease of mange because they aren\u2019t the specific mites that cause the skin condition.<\/p>\n

Mange can be found in both cats and dogs and, in the case of Sarcoptic mange, can even affect people. Not all types of mange are the same. Some can produce different and\/or more severe symptoms depending on the type.<\/p>\n

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Demodectic Mange<\/h3>\n

This is an inflammatory mange caused by the proliferation of Demodex mites, which can be either localized to one specific part of the body or can be spread throughout. Symptoms include:<\/p>\n