Vets are your biggest ally in the fight against mange. Though you may have a DIY streak, though you may personally avoid doctors like the plague, though you can’t stand the thought of spending money on one, you just need to do it. The vet is your ally. When it comes to mange, you should definitely consult with your local veterinarian. Here’s why.

• The vet knows a ton about animals. Veterinary doctors spend years and years of their life (and hundreds of thousands of dollars) learning about animals. They know animals. Thus, they are qualified to treat animals.
• The vet knows about mange. After reading the articles on this blog, you’re going to know a lot about mange. But chances are, you’ve never actually isolated a mange mite under a microscope. Chances are, you’ve never administered a pedal-pinna test to diagnose mange. Chances are, you’ve never written an actually prescription for ivermectin. Chances are, the vet knows a whole lot more about mange than you do.
• The vet has the equipment necessary to diagnose mange. In order to diagnose mange, the vet must perform what is called a “skin scrape” on your pet. The doctor uses special equipment for the skin scrape, and special equipment for viewing the skin cells. He must then locate and determine the types of mites that are causing the mange. That’s a fairly specialized project. That’s why the vet is important in your fight against mange.
• The vet has the power to prescribe and dispense the right kind of treatment. Your goal is to help your pet get better. But without the right kind of meds, your pet is not getting any better. It takes a good vet to prescribe the right kind of medications. Once you know the kind of medication that is necessary, you’ll need to obtain it. In both ways, vets can help you.

Don’t discount the power of a competent vet. View the vet as your friend, and you’ll fight the mange more quickly and more effectively than you would otherwise.