Does my dog have mange?
My dog's skin has been looking red and itchy. I'm worried he has mange. What are the signs I should be checking for, and what is something quick and easy and I can give him for this??
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Mange is a type of inflammatory skin disease caused by tiny parasitic mites on dogs. There are two basic types of mange, sarcoptic and demodectic, which have separate causes and symptoms. It is important to be able to identify the signs of each, and to understand the difference between them. Though mange is rarely fatal, knowing how to recognize this frustrating disease early makes treating the dog much easier in the long run.
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