Subject: A new approach and method to the treatment of Canine "Mange"?
Considering the many medecinal and chemical approaches to treating and curing canine mange I wonderd if an entirely new method of treatment might be applied.Simply its this why not try using Ultrasound to treat mange? What I'm suggesting is using an "Ultrasonic Bath" (currently used in bio-mediacal industries) to attack and kill the parasites that infest the dog's skin? I believe the strong vibrational waves in an ultrasonic bath could in effect "shake up" these mange parasites to the point where they burst or suffer sever cell damage causing death.The treatment ( to be researched!) would mean immersing an infected dog into the Ultrasonic Bath long enough for the soundwaves to destroy or severly damage the parasites.Ultrasonic baths are also used to split and break up gall stones and kidney stones in human paients.Wether it can destroy canine mange remains to be tested.
K.Augustine
(Standard Treatments)
*NEW APPROACHES TO THE TREATMENT OF CANINE DEMODICOSIS Veterinary Clinics Of North America: Small Animal Practice
November, 1999
Manon Paradis, DMV, MScV
Canine demodicosis is an inflammatory parasitic skin disease characterized by an excessive proliferation of Demodex canis mites within the hair follicles. A complete description of canine demodicosis is beyond the scope of this article. The reader is referred to standard textbooks for detailed descriptions. This article concentrates on new therapeutical modalities in regard to this disorder; however, key points are presented to facilitate comprehension.
Canine demodicosis is classified as localized or generalized according to the extent of the disease, as the course and prognosis of the two types of demodicosis are vastly different. Canine localized demodicosis (CLD) is a benign disease, and the presence of secondary pyoderma and pruritus is rare. Most cases resolve spontaneously and uneventfully within 6 to 8 weeks. Although amitraz is approved for use in CLD in some countries (e.g., Canada), it is not a rational treatment. The use of acaricidal treatment does not seem to alter the course of CLD, and it may even favor the development of resistance. In contrast, canine generalized demodicosis (CGD) has been considered historically to be one of the most severe canine skin diseases and is one of the most frustrating diseases to treat. Although spontaneous resolution of CGD has been said to occur in up to 50% of cases in dogs less than 1.5 years of age, the prognosis for CGD is guarded. Fortunately, although euthanasia was common in the past, it is rarely necessary nowadays if a dedicated dog owner uses treatments currently available. With intense treatment (either with an approved protocol or with extralabel use of a drug), over 90% of CGD cases can be cured.
Considering the many medecinal and chemical approaches to treating and curing canine mange I wonderd if an entirely new method of treatment might be applied.Simply its this why not try using Ultrasound to treat mange? What I'm suggesting is using an "Ultrasonic Bath" (currently used in bio-mediacal industries) to attack and kill the parasites that infest the dog's skin? I believe the strong vibrational waves in an ultrasonic bath could in effect "shake up" these mange parasites to the point where they burst or suffer sever cell damage causing death.The treatment ( to be researched!) would mean immersing an infected dog into the Ultrasonic Bath long enough for the soundwaves to destroy or severly damage the parasites.Ultrasonic baths are also used to split and break up gall stones and kidney stones in human paients.Wether it can destroy canine mange remains to be tested.
K.Augustine
(Standard Treatments)
*NEW APPROACHES TO THE TREATMENT OF CANINE DEMODICOSIS Veterinary Clinics Of North America: Small Animal Practice
November, 1999
Manon Paradis, DMV, MScV
Canine demodicosis is an inflammatory parasitic skin disease characterized by an excessive proliferation of Demodex canis mites within the hair follicles. A complete description of canine demodicosis is beyond the scope of this article. The reader is referred to standard textbooks for detailed descriptions. This article concentrates on new therapeutical modalities in regard to this disorder; however, key points are presented to facilitate comprehension.
Canine demodicosis is classified as localized or generalized according to the extent of the disease, as the course and prognosis of the two types of demodicosis are vastly different. Canine localized demodicosis (CLD) is a benign disease, and the presence of secondary pyoderma and pruritus is rare. Most cases resolve spontaneously and uneventfully within 6 to 8 weeks. Although amitraz is approved for use in CLD in some countries (e.g., Canada), it is not a rational treatment. The use of acaricidal treatment does not seem to alter the course of CLD, and it may even favor the development of resistance. In contrast, canine generalized demodicosis (CGD) has been considered historically to be one of the most severe canine skin diseases and is one of the most frustrating diseases to treat. Although spontaneous resolution of CGD has been said to occur in up to 50% of cases in dogs less than 1.5 years of age, the prognosis for CGD is guarded. Fortunately, although euthanasia was common in the past, it is rarely necessary nowadays if a dedicated dog owner uses treatments currently available. With intense treatment (either with an approved protocol or with extralabel use of a drug), over 90% of CGD cases can be cured.
