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What is Mange Should I adopt a dog that has it2007-11-25 2:52:28

I'm thinking about adopting a dog from a local shelter, but the dog had mange. Is that a big deal. Not to sound shallow or anything but am I going to end up spending a fortune treating it?

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Mange is a skin condition where the dogs fur falls out very popular in pibulls and certain pure breeds it can be expensive to treat so unless your willing and able to care for it i would be careful

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skin disease from mite infestation...easily cured...

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don't do it. it's a disease causing constant itching and hair loss.

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its pretty bad...the hair falls out and the skin is rubbed/chewed raw.its hard to get rid of, but it can be done.You might as well try, Ive adopted a dog thats had it before and he lived a perfectly normal life after the first 9 months while we was getting rid of the mange.

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mange is where the dog loses its fur and it can be passed on to other animals (ive had it happen be for) i think you can buy meds for it you can call a local vet and ask and they will answer all your questions

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I think that depends on what kind of mange that is. You can get something to treat it at any pet store or feed store. There is a kind called sarcoptic mange, it's harder to deal with, you might have to take it to the vet if the treatments from the pet store don't work. But the vet can get rid of the bad kind too.

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Junipero believe that Manga is the Japanese name for "comics."