A question to ask the shelter is whether the mange was generalized, or localized to one or a few locations. A generalized form is usually genetically based and may reoccur. A localized infection of mites is usually stress related. For example my 3 mo. lab mix picked up kennel cough from the shelter, and came down with symptoms a week after I got him. A couple of weeks after that the mange appeared. Approximately 80% of the puppies "outgrow" their mange. The remaining 20% are likely to have a genetic defect (e.g. T-cells) which allows it to reoccur.


Currently my little critter puppy is receiving oral ivermectin in an effort to get the mites under control. Being a lab he doesn't mind getting those nice warm oatmeal shampoo baths either.