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CURE DEMODECTIC AND SARCOPTIC MANGE

Updated: 03/16/2010

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TED'S REMEDY READER FEEDBACK

133 YEA
7 NAY
1 BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS
6 BETTER BUT NOT CURED
4 WORKED TEMPORARILY
1 WARNING!
2 SIDE EFFECTS
23 QUESTIONS

[QUESTION]  09/03/2009: Kari from La Quinta, Ca writes: "I just started treating my 6month old Bor with this mixture. I PRAY that it worksr him. He looks awful! Good news is that he doesnt seem miserable. No itching etc. My questions are:

1. Do I shampoo him first then rinse then soak him with the soloution? Tonight I put him in the bathtub dry then soaked him.

2. If I do shampoo him first, what shampoo do you recomend?

3. Can I pour the solution in a spray bottle for quick problem spots between shampoos and also to disinfect the house? If so, will the soloution go "bad" like "inactivate" after a certain amount of time?

4. The mange is really bad around his snout and eyes. What d you suggest for these areas? I dont want to harm him in any way.

Thank you in advance for your help!"



12/09/2009: Peggy from Delbarton, Wv Usa replies: "Kari,

1) yes, shampoo him first and loosen the dead skin while washing out any dead mites and dander that is on him

2) A gentle cleansing shampoo will do if you don't want to pay out for a costly one at the vet

3)I kept a bottle fixed up and put it on areas when I saw him digging them. I also washed his bed and toys with this. You can mix a bottle of apple cider vinegar (ACV) up and spray his play areas, beds etc with this..it also helps.

4) My dog had open sores and the solution never seemed to burn him...but the mitaban dip from the vet did..he cried when I used it, that is why I had to find a natural remedy. Use a cotton ball to apply around his snout and nose. An acne cream seemed to help Ruff's mange pimples. His is demodectic mange and can't be cured. He is now a year and half, we still fight it but it's nothing like the pictures I have posted...around page 4 or 5 on here.

You'll see the difference if you scroll through the comments and look.

I hope I helped answer some of your questions."

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08/28/2009: Nathalie from London, England writes: "Nathalie again. After using Ted remedy a few days I can say that I saw definetely an improvement on the skin but I went to the vet who gave me Stronghold to apply - drops on the coat (which is the equivalent of Revolution in the UK) which kills the mites in 24h. After a few days I could see the dead skins gone and brand new skin again...So I would say yes Ted remedy works but maybe try Stronghold or Advicate first.(that is for sarcoptic mange which is what my dog had)."

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[YEA]  08/28/2009: Careana from Malone, New York, United States writes: "Hi everyone. i tried ted's remedy of borax and hydrogen peroxide mixed with water, and i can tell you it made a BIG difference in my little pitbulls life already. Her name is Damane(duh-mahn-ee)and she is 4 months old,as soon as i started putting the solution on her she relaxed and u could see a big difference even before i took her out of the tub. i just wanted to say thank you because without this remedy i was going crazy because i couldn't even afford the drive to the vets let alone the actual vet visit. so this really was a life saver because between everyone in my family we all got the stuff together to make the solution. so Ted i really appritiate everything on here.

i do have some questions though. is it ok to mix just the 3% hydrogen peroxide with borax to make a paste to put on the worst spots? and does it hurt them if it gets in their eyes? i read something that said u could put mineral oil drops in their eyes. Is that safe??"

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[YEA]  08/24/2009: Artur from Relleno, Rio Dulce, Guatemala writes: "It works! Our Great Dane had lost parts of her coat, she was itching 24 hours the day, her skin was reddish and she got more and more crusted hot spots. We lost 1 month of time by experimenting with a known pine oil remedy before I found this webside with Ted's remedy.

Now, after 2 Month, all problems are gone: hairs are growing back and she is playfull like before. This was (and is) our strategy:

To start, we gave her a regular dose of Ivamectine in form of pills. The dose had to be repeated after 7 - 10 days.

In the same time, we started to wash her with Teds remedy (borax peroxide) - twice for two weeks, then one time a week for another month. And to support her imune system, we gave her dayly 2 - 4 Tablespoons of Linaza Oil. Itching stopped after 3 days. One week later we had - mentaly - a new dog. 1 Month later hairs started to grow back - not very fast but one could see the progress.

The peroxide turned the black hair into chestnut, temporaly as we figured, but we thought it may be time now to quit with peroxide - the job was done.

Since than, we wash her once a week with a solution of Neem Oil and some drops Soup as emulgator. This is 1 Tablespoon 100% Neem Oil, a few drops of liquid Soup and 1 Liter Water, Shake well and wash the doggie with a sponge until all used. Neem Oil keeps all parasites away and is absolutely harmless to your dog and yourself. Read about Neem Oil in the Internet! We found 1 Liter for aprox. 20 $, for our Lola it is a one year supply, a chiwawa can cover his whole lifespan with this.

Thanks Ted !"

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[YEA]  08/21/2009: Shirley from Singapore writes: "H202/Borax: Many thanks Ted for sharing your mange cure online. I have tried this on my dog and it has worked wonders! My dog had smelly and itchy ears as well. I poured the mixed solution into his ears / on his body after his bath. I also use this solution on his affected areas daily and in 2 weeks, he is mange free!"



02/16/2010: Jasmine Loo from Singapore replies: "Hi, I have problem getting Borax in S'pore. Where did you get yours?"

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[QUESTION]  08/17/2009: Via from Iloilo, Jaro, Philippines writes: "we have a dog named storm she has mange since shes five months old until now that shes almost one year and five months already.we are always a client in every animal clinic here in our place we tried lots and lots of remedy just to make sure our dog will be okay we tried injectables such as ivermectin but its hopeless until we found this in the net.the ted's remedy we have just tried it this morning i hope i get it right 2 cups of hydrogen peroxide mix with 4 cups of lukewarm water and 4 tablespoon of borax.how we wish that our dog will be fine and be well with this remedy.just want to ask if this remedy is safe to use IF THE DOG IS PREGNANT?HOPING TO HEAR MORE ADVISES FROM YOU. THANKS A LOT.VIA"

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[YEA]  08/14/2009: Dara from Mehanicsburg, Il writes: "Ted's mange cure: My 3 year old yorkie was itching like crazy!! He had small black bumps on is back and his hair was falling out. He was so miserable. I searched the internet and found Ted's recipe. I used the solution exactly as directed yesterday and Barcle's itching stopped immediatey! I will continue to use this until he is all cured. His back already looks better and he sure has calmed down. Thank You Ted!!!"

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[YEA]  08/14/2009: Jeldridge6 from Hankamer, Texas writes: "YEA, I've been frustrated from trying treatments for the scabies-mange mites. We had it really bad when we lived in Florida, I also caught it. We moved to Texas and I used Revolution for 2 wks, and it didn't get rid of it (also very, very expensive). I've been using the peroxide, borax, water, treatment now for 5 days and I've seen the disease stopped the doggie has been looking better. I put the borax in a grated cheese container and sprinkled it on the carpet. I've run out of peroxide so I'm going to try the vinegar treatment with the borax with my other dogs they also have it but not as bad as the one."

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08/12/2009: Mandy from Dorset, Uk writes: "You cannot buy borax in England anymore - any other possiblities for horse mange?"



08/15/2009: Cara from Birmingham, England replies: "People say you can't buy borax in England. I bought some today in Boots, in the household cleaning aisle. Also available in tesco and ebay."

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[QUESTION]  08/11/2009: Mandy from Dorset, Uk writes: "Is it safe and advisable to use Ted's mange cure on a 3 year old horse... would welcome advice thank you..."

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08/08/2009: Emily from Timber Lake, Sd writes: "To everybody out there, I have seen many "home remedies" used for the treatment of mange, and let me tell you they are dangerous. Ivermectin is a cow, swine, or horse drug but is safe for dogs and cats as well under the right dosing (The exception would be and collie-type breed dog, in which case injectable Dectomax works well!) Another safe solution would be the product Revolution. And most treatments take approximately 1 month to treat and break the cycle of mange. Keep in mind Demodectic mange is a natural occurring mite on the skin and if you dog has that type it might mean that his/her immune system is compromised. And if your vet has treated your dog with prednisone and Cephalexin he is not treating for mange and your dog probable has allergies. Again, PLEASE be careful with what you put your dogs through, I have seen many animals suffer from "cheap" remedies. Thanks"

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08/03/2009: Pitprince215 from Jersey City, Nj writes: "I put the Borax and Peroxide on my puppy, well, dog Prince for the first time tonight... Took the exact steps...and he's here shivering..Could this be burning/hurting him because of the bites? or could he just be nervous? he usually acts like this when he's scared..Im not sure...and how long down this treatment take to actually work?"



08/04/2009: Charlotte from Cambridge, Ma replies: "It could be that he is shivering from the cold. My elderly dog shivers for hours after I give him a bath. I imagine it would be the same or worse for a puppy. Put him in a warm room!"

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[QUESTION]  07/31/2009: Cynder from Austin, Tx writes: "Hi...I have been reading through Ted's Mange remedy and am anxious to try it. I have a 1 yr old english mastiff that has horrible scratching. He hindquarters are almost bald and the skin underneather is black and leathery/crusty looking. I was interested in a post I read on your site, to make sure this is correct. He is a big baby, he is 120 lbs.Thanks in advance and here is what I copied and pasted, if you can answer.

One cup hydrogen peroxide to 9 teaspoons of Borax powder (didn't have a tablespoon, so assuming 9 teaspoons is 3 table spoons. After settling I add 4 cups of warm water. Pour on the dog and let her drip dry. .... this twice a day"



08/30/2009: Careana from Malone, New York replies: "Cynder you have to mix the water and peroxide together first and then the borax other wise the solution is to weak. so that's one cup hydrogen peroxide and two cups water first and then the 9 teaspoons of borax put in last. let the borax dissolve and then pour it on and let air dry.GOOD LUCK =)"


12/09/2009: Peggy from Delbarton, Wv Usa replies: "No, mix the borax with the straight peroxide first or the borax will not dissolve..then add the warm water. Some may still be there but not as much as if you do it the other way. I have pictures posted of Ruff before and after using this solution. It is harmless, they do not inject enough to harm them..and do not towel dry or rinse off the solution after wards. Just let them drain in the tub some and keep them warm."

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07/26/2009: Robyn from Landsborough, Queensland writes: "Hi, I found the info on Red's treatment of Mange in Dogs. Can you please advise what the exact receipe is? I mixed up a dose yesterday but obviously had too much peroxide in as my dog cried when I put it on. If you can let me know how much peroxide & borax to add to approx 1 litre of water that would save us both a lot of stress. Your assistance is appreciated.

Kind Regards
Robyn Mahoney"

EC: A # of readers have already given exact dosages in their feedback!

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[QUESTION]  07/23/2009: Alicia from Trieste, Italy writes: "Ted, my dog has been having Ivermectin injections over the course of a few months with no results! I'm trying the hydrogen peroxide and borax, but you mentioned in one place soaking the dog each day and in another place, only once a week - can you please tell me which is correct? Is vinegar as good as the hydrogen peroxide?

Also, you mention that the mites ususally establish a "beehive" somewhere - would that be somewhere in the house, or on the dog? I have been trying to disinfect the house, - not easy as it's large, and I have lots of carpets too. Will a hot steam spray kill the mites? I have a hot steam cleaner which I 'm thinking of using.

Thanks for this site and your invaluable help to everyone!"

EC: Hi Alicia. Please email Ted (parhat@yahoo.com) since he rarely visits Earth Clinic. Thanks!

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[BETTER BUT NOT CURED]  07/22/2009: Ella from Madison, Wisconsin writes: "My dog is a chowchow/golden retriever mix and has had mange since october 2008. His age is about 7 years old. We found this site in January 2009 we started the peroxide and borox treatment once a week for only one month and he started to grow his fur back on his belly and back. But now he has severe dandruff and is acting differently. He doesn't seem interested in anything anymore. All he wan't to do is sleep and does not want to play or walk. Is this a common side affect after mange? About one week ago like on july 15 or 16, his fur started to come our quite a bit. We don't know if the mange has returned or not. How do we get him playful and excited like he used to be? Please help because I feel so sorry for him."



08/09/2009: Josh from Beaumont, California replies: "Hi, not sure if you have figured out your mange problem. I was reading on Dermodex and found there are 4 types of mange. One of them was described as dandruff looking and very hard to control and also causes loss of appitite, lethargic attitudes and sleepyness. It recomends vet treatment for that type. I forget what it is called tho. Good luck hope all is well."

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07/15/2009: Jackie from Chicago, IL writes: "My son brought home (2008) Butters a Bulldog/Pit bull mix which has mange. I brought him in for shot every 2 weeks which the Vet used Ivermectin costing $60 every shot. This worked for a while but when it did not the vet wanted me to give him the same amount orally daily for a year. I was very afraid because the label on the box says it is for swine and cattle not dogs. Butters was very drugged so I stopped. I was to the point I was afraid to use anything until I saw this site and I tried it today. I hope it works; I will keep you up to date. 7/15/09"



09/23/2009: Stephan Toth from London, United Kingdom replies: "Hi, the mange cure system I presented previously is really good, however,observing my long haired GSD Jaimie has caused me to do a very slight revision to the original system.

Everything should be done exactly as described in my previous feedback except for the treatment frequency. I believe that the mites are maturing every day and therefore laying new eggs every day and it follows that in this case the treatment on the animal would be best done every day. Obviously for heavily encrusted areas of mange (which in humans would be termed Norwegen Scabies) I think it would be better to do an aditional localised application every 12 hours.

So that will be a full treatment every day and a localised treatment twelve hours later.

You can look at mange in this way. your animal is like a country and mites happily lives sparcely over it with no problems to the animal. The crusted mange is similar to the mites deciding to build cities and party on your animal. This is when it becomes a big problem and very sore. Breaking down these cities is a big job and going to take time and patience and of course a lot of effort.

In really bad cases the crusted mange must be very gently scraped away to reveal the sore skin before treatment. Make sure you catch the scrapings in a piece of tisue and dispose of it carefully as it is highly contagious. (I think ted referes to these crust as beehives.)

Kind regards
Stephan Toth"

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07/13/2009: Pamela from Dayton, Ohio writes: "I have a Scottie who was rescued from a puppy mill. She has lost all of her fur and scratches like crazy. I took her to the vet and they put her on Prednisone and Cephalexin. It seemed to work for a short time, her skin seemed less itchy and there were black stubbles of hair but then when the medication was gone it started all over again. So today I tried the Borax and peroxide mixture and I sure hope it works. I'm also going to put her on high protein food to boost her imune system. I'm willing to try almost anything to help her, since I can't afford vet bills. I'll let you know how she progresses!"

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[YEA]  07/06/2009: nofunhun from Avondale, AZ, USA writes: "My dog had parvo so we took him to the vet, and due to cost decided to treat him at home per the vets instructions as I couldn't find any treatment that was a sure thing online. He SURVIVED, only to get mange. I had already maxed my charge card out, and am unemployed and extremely frustrated. I called the vet to see if there was anything I could use at home to treat it and was told NO, I would have to bring him in. So got online again and found Ted's borax and peroxide treatment. IT WORKED! My dog has grown back all of his hair. I used about 2 tablespoons of peroxide to 1/2 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of the borax every 3 days (when he'd start smelling bad) for 3 washes, meaning he got 3 baths in 9 days. Now, he still gets smelly within about a day using regular deodorizing doggy shampoo, so I think I'll go back to a borax solution! THANK YOU TED, so much for helping me keep my dogs and my kids happy during a very rough time."

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07/05/2009: Cheech from Elyria, Ohio writes: "My dog a welsh corgi had mange after many different treatments and shots, prednoise that nearly killed her (it made the mites go nuts, lowered her imunity even more so she could not fight them at all) got severe loose stools that became bloody. Finally my vet scrapped her and mites! Was on Ivermectin for 4 months and was gone, a beautiful hairy coat again. They returned one year later when we went to stay in the same house again, this time I cought them, back on the ivermectin again. This drug is toxic to her but had no choice or so I thought. Now after over another year we had her cared for by my son in the same house and she came home with red large bite areas on her belly scratching and the same smell. I used the borax/peroxide treatment descrided here and we will see how it works. Already she is not scratching and the red bites are less red today after a late night bath in borax and got 5 ml of apple cider vinger as well. She hates the acv but I will try anything to keep her off the ivermictin to protect her liver. I will give an update later on. I hear alot of vets say give flea treatments like once a month programs to build up they fight. They have never worked for me or any of my sisters dogs. Heres hoping!!
Glenda"

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07/04/2009: Michelle from Elverson, Pennsylvania writes: "Hi, I have a 5 1/2 month old shep/rottie mix who at 4 months developed a severe case of demodectic mange. Jake had severe hair loss on the top of this head and legs. I took him to the vet , who prescribed an antibiotic and liquid ivermectin. She said he would have to be on it for a year! After a week there was no improvment and I came across this web site. I began to bathe Jake with the borax solution/treatment and I saw hair growth and improvement after the second treatment. I now bathe him weekly. I cant wait to bring him to the vet for his next set of vaccinations to let them know/see the sucess of this treatment. Thankyou! ( I used 4 cups of warm water, 2 cups of H202 and 4 tbsp of borax. He is approximately 45 pounds.)"

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[WORKED TEMPORARILY]  07/02/2009: Judy from Roby, Texas writes: "How long does Mange live in the yard?

I have been using the Hydrogen Peroxide/Borax cure for a month now. My dog initially began to improve. But it is beginning to seem like a losing battle. He looks almost as bad as he did before. I sprayed the whole yard with the solution, especially his sleeping places. He must be getting reinfected from the yard. Will Malathion 55% applied at 1 or 2 tsp. per gallon sprayed in the yard, be able to kill the mites? I know I should keep my dog out of the yard for at least 3 days after spraying. He originally got the mites when we put him in the yard. My neighbor informed me that the people who lived here before us had 2 dogs who died from Mange. I am assuming it is in the dirt. We cut down the weeds, but my dog actually got worse after cutting them down. How long do these mites live in the dirt? How can I kill them? Do the mites live longer in dry dirt rather than wet (or grass)? I can't bring the dog into the house, my landlord insisted that the dog not be allowed inside the house. I am wishing I could give my dog away - to save his life."

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[YEA]  06/29/2009: Mike from Noveleta., Cavite, Phillipines writes: "After taking my dog to 3 different Vets over a period of 1 and 1/2 years, I found this web site. Looked all over the place for Borax...even SM stores don't have it. Finally founds some in a billiards supply store. P700 for 1/2 kilo.

I mixed 1 cup peroxide 2 cups water 2 tablespoons borax and soaked up my dog and just let her air dry. I do this once a week and on a daily basis make a small amount of paste just using the borax and peroxide to put on her stubborn spots. It's been 3 weeks since I started this and she's almost back to complete recovery. Thank you so much!"

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06/24/2009: Lisa from Princeton, IL writes: "I have a rott puppy. I recently have found out that the whole litter had mange. My friend is taking her puppy to the vet for a 6 week series of shots. I have started the Borax mixture. My friend talked to the vet and they said the Borax mixture will NOT work. We both said yea it figures they would say that because it is a home remedy. My puppy's sores look as if they are getting worse. Is this normal? I bathed her on Monday and again today (wednesday). How many more times do I have to do this before I see improvement? My husband just says she isn't getting better and that I should take her to the vet. Please offer advice."

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06/23/2009: Sooz from Dunlap, Tn writes: "I have used the formula for three days now on what my neighbors tell me is red mange. The stray pup is 13 weeks old, white and had not lost hair, but had tiny red spots all over belly which I thought was a reaction to fleas at first. As the days went on she started scratching like crazy I felt so bad for her but could not afford a vet so I found this page and started it immediately. Also gave her benydrl ever 4 hours to help with the itch. This is the third day, the first day itched still, then day 2 almost a day with out much itching, today she is still quit red all over. Is this normal I wonder. I see people here saying the redness went a way by the second day, so I am worried this might now be working and I might be harming the dog.

I think If I could do something to help with the redness and itching she would heal faster. Is there anything that helps more with the itch itself.

Here is how I use the forumla, hopefully I am doing it right:

One cup hydrogen peroxide to 9 teaspoons of Borax powder (didn't have a tablespoon, so assuming 9 teaspoons is 3 table spoons. After settling I add 4 cups of warm water. Pour on the dog and let her drip dry. I am doing this twice a day.

Sadly I made the mistake of allowing this puppy to play with my two chihuhuas for almost 2 weeks after I brought the pup home. I should have known better. I now have them seperated, but the two chihuahuas are now itching, though not consistently like the pup. I have dipped them too, and started dipping all of them 3 days ago.

In summary:

1. Is 2 times a day initially too much? And if not how long should i do this twice a day? It's not clear in the instructions.

2. Is there something that I can put on her to help with the itching. I heard others talk about vegatable oil, but don't want to prevent the formula from working.

3. HOw long should I expect to see the over all redness?

4. I have no access to Organic ACV, will store bought do the same? And how much do I add to the formula. I know that supermarket ACV cures blisters on my own feet, and though it dries them out a bit it works wonders.

I'm very grateful to you fred for sharing your remedy with all of us. i have read every post in this forum, just need some clarification that I am doing it correctly, and a couple of side question..

Thank you in advance."



07/12/2009: Zuzana from Gold Coast, Australia replies: "Just reading your post and according to Ted's orginal instructions for the cure, you must mix the hydrogen peroxide with the water first, THEN add the borax. I am no chemic, but Ted mentions that if you do it the other way around (ie: add the borax and peroxide together, then add water) the solution is too weak to work. Hope that helps"

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