My dog has been treated at home and by a vet for ear mites. Nothing works. One ear has lost almost all hair because he constantly is scratching it and 4 days ago he is losing hair around his eyes. Had little oozing welts so I put antibacterial lotion and they dried up but still dry and scaly looking...if it is a parasite, can I get it and lose my hair? How did my inside dog get a parasite?
Veteran Advisor David Brooks says:
October 02nd, 2008 at 03:02 AM
This could be sarcoptic mange if its that itchy. It is transmissible to humans but doesnt mean you will definately contract it if it is this. I would suggest some skin scrapes by your vet to try and visualise the mite on a microscope. You will then need a prodict / shampoo that will kill the mite.
With loss of hair around the eyes, demodex mite would be a potential also although they rarely cause itching.
It sounds like he needs a full dermatology work up to try and find the cause of the problem.
hope that helps
David
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