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Ted’s Borax & Peroxide Mange Treatment: Cure Demodectic & Sarcoptic Ma

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Ted’s proven dog mange remedy, utilizing borax, hydrogen peroxide, and water, has successfully treated thousands of dogs worldwide suffering from demodectic and sarcoptic mange for over two decades. This trusted home solution is considered the top choice for managing mange in pets.

Borax for Mange Recipe

To create the solution, you only need Borax and 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. The most popular brand for this remedy is Twenty Mule Team Borax, which is widely available in the USA and internationally. You can find hydrogen peroxide at any pharmacy or grocery store; it doesn’t need to be food-grade.

Administer the treatment after shampooing and double-rinsing your dog. Use a dog shampoo, such as Dermabenss, which is pH-balanced for your pet’s skin. Be sure to double-rinse your dog to eliminate all shampoo residue.

Preparation

Mixing Borax, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Water

  1. Place 3 heaping tablespoons of borax into a clean bucket.
  2. Pour in 2 cups of hot water and stir vigorously with your hand, ensuring all borax granules are dissolved.
  3. Add 2 more cups of warm water and mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour in 2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide from the drugstore. Stir the mixture vigorously once more and set aside.
  5. Use this mixture after bathing and double-rinsing your dog.

Boric Acid vs. Borax

Do not use boric acid as a substitute for borax. Boric acid can be toxic to dogs and is not an appropriate replacement. Boric acid, often used as a pesticide, can cause serious illness in pets and children if ingested. Boric acid is derived from combining borax with other naturally occurring minerals, such as boracite and colemanite.

Instructions

Bathing Your Dog

  1. Shampoo your dog with a high-quality dog shampoo. Avoid using human shampoo, as it’s not pH-balanced for a dog’s skin. We recommend Dermabenss.
  2. Double-rinse your dog to ensure all shampoo residue is removed.

Applying the Borax Solution

  1. Slowly apply the borax solution to your dog using a plastic measuring cup, fully saturating the fur, even in areas unaffected by mange.
  2. To treat the face, pour small amounts of the solution into your palm and gently apply, being careful to avoid the eyes.
  3. Gently work the borax solution into the dog’s skin, ensuring every area is saturated, including the tail and paws. If your dog has any raw or bleeding areas, do not massage the solution; simply apply.
  4. Do not rinse off the solution.
  5. Allow your dog to air dry in the sun on a warm day. Do not towel dry. If it’s cold outside, keep the dog in a warm room after air drying.

Treatment Frequency

  • Week 1: Administer borax bath every other day.
  • Week 2: Administer the borax bath every three days.
  • Weeks 3 – 6: Administer the borax bath once a week.
  • Weeks 6 – 12: Administer the borax bath bi-weekly.

You should notice an improvement in your dog’s condition after the first or second treatment. However, complete healing may take a month or two.

Treating Dog’s Bedding and Environment

Washing Bedding and Towels

On treatment days, wash your dog’s bedding and any towels used during treatment in hot water with 1 cup of borax. Dry on the highest dryer setting.

Treating Other Pets

Consider giving other pets at least one borax bath during the first month to help prevent the reinfestation of mites.

Cleaning Affected Areas

Clean affected areas like floors and sleeping spaces by spraying and wiping them down with a borax and peroxide solution in a spray bottle. Clean your dog’s kennel or sleeping area and wash their pillows or blankets regularly in hot water with 1 cup of borax.

Using Food Grade Peroxide

You don’t need food-grade peroxide; regular 3% peroxide from any grocery store or pharmacy will work.

Diluting Hydrogen Peroxide to 3%

If you’re in a country where hydrogen peroxide isn’t sold at 3%, learn how to dilute H2O2 to 3% here.

Borax for Mange Video

Watch Earth Clinic’s instructional video on dog mange treatment, detailing how to create and apply Ted’s mange solution here. The video also provides helpful tips to speed up recovery.

Mange Cure Photos

Click here to see the photos and remarkable recoveries from mange using Ted’s Borax and Peroxide cure!

Using a Hair Dryer

After a borax bath, allow your dog to air dry in a warm room or out in the sun on a warm day following the mange treatment. If your dog is shivering uncontrollably, you may use a hair dryer to warm them up. Ideally, wait half an hour before using the hair dryer to allow the solution time to penetrate.

Treating Older Dogs with Mange

Special Care for Senior Dogs

Older dogs may get cold quickly during baths, and it can take hours for their body temperature to warm up afterward. Bathe an older dog in the sun on a hot day or in a warm bathroom. Ensure the room they dry in is warm. Avoid bathing your dog outside during winter unless in a warm climate.

Using a Portable Heater During Bath Time

Keeping Older Dogs Warm During Treatment

Using a small portable heater in the bathroom during the bath is crucial for older dogs, as they get cold quickly and can take hours to warm up after a bath. Do not let them suffer needlessly.

How the Borax Bath Works

The treatment combines three components: hydrogen peroxide, borax, and water. When mixed in the right proportions, these create an effective disinfectant for your dog. Hydrogen peroxide serves as a natural disinfectant and cleanser, while borax (sodium borate) kills mites. Water dilutes the hydrogen peroxide and dissolves the borax.

Other Considerations for Mange Treatment

Additional Borax Uses for Dogs

In addition to using the borax solution, adding a pinch of borax, no more than 1/8 teaspoon, to 1 liter of water for your dog can help treat mange from the inside out. Learn more about borax for dogs here.

Effectiveness of Borax on Mange

Safe and Natural Pest Control Solution

Borax is a natural, effective remedy for killing mange. It is a safe pest control solution and can be used safely to treat your pet’s skin.

Types of Mange

Mange in dogs is commonly caused by exposure to infected animals at kennels, pet shelters, dog parks, pet stores, groomers, mobile groomers, or veterinarians. Mange symptoms typically appear two to six weeks after exposure.

Sarcoptic Mange

Sarcoptic Mange is a highly contagious skin infection caused by the Sarcoptes scabei mite. Dogs with sarcoptic mange should be quarantined, as it is contagious to people and other pets.

Demodectic Mange

Demodectic Mange, also known as Demodex or red mange, is the most common form of mange in dogs. It results from an overgrowth of the parasitic demodex mite living in dogs’ hair follicles. Demodex is not contagious, and dogs with weak or compromised immune systems are more susceptible.

Summary

Key Takeaways on Ted’s Dog Mange Cure

Ted’s dog mange cure is a safe, natural, and effective home remedy for treating demodectic and sarcoptic mange in dogs. While it can take up to a month or two for complete healing, improvement should be seen after the first or second treatment. The borax solution is safe for your pet’s skin and can help disinfect areas where your dog has been to reduce the risk of re-infestation. With proper care and treatment, your dog can recover from mange and enjoy a healthy, happy life.

Read on for feedback from numerous Earth Clinic readers who have successfully used Ted’s mange treatment on their dogs!

Related Links:

Cat Mange Natural TreatmentHome Remedies for Dogs with MangePhotos of Mange Dogs Cured with Ted’s Remedies

This post was last modified on 11/10/2023 02:21

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Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.

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