Mange

Mange in dogs

Overview

Whenever your dog comes into contact with another dog whose history you don't know, there is always the risk that your pet could pick something up. One type of ailment that's passed on through dog-to-dog contact is sarcoptic mange. This disease, also known as scabies, is caused by a microscopic mite that burrows into your pet's skin-especially the elbows, hocks,  and tips of ears, which become scabby and crusty.

Mange in dogs

Overview

Whenever your dog comes into contact with another dog whose history you don't know, there is always the risk that your pet could pick something up. One type of ailment that's passed on through dog-to-dog contact is sarcoptic mange. This disease, also known as scabies, is caused by a microscopic mite that burrows into your pet's skin-especially the elbows, hocks,  and tips of ears, which become scabby and crusty.

Controlling doggy odor

At one time the family dog spent most (if not all) of his time outdoors. If he was invited inside the home to sleep, there was a universal understanding between every canine pet and his owner: Furniture was for people, the dog's place was on the floor. After hunting vermin and rolling around in the dirt all day, a dog smelled, well, like a dog. And there was nothing pleasant about that.