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How do dogs get mange?

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My neighbor's dog has mange. How did he get it? How can I protect my dog from getting it?
asked Oct 6, 2013 in Dog Health by anonymous

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Keep your dog away from the infected dog. Mange is caused by tiny mites, some of which are normally found on a dog's skin and hair. Sarcoptic mange is transfered between hosts. Demodectic mange is usually transferred from mother to pup and occurs when mites prolliferate.
answered Oct 7, 2013 by (36,420 points)

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