Expert: Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf - 6/6/2006

Question
My puppy pitt bull have a scabies 2 weeks ago.  I used dog shampoo but its not work.  How to cure that kind of desease. Please help me.

Answer
There is an insecticide available at the vet's office called PHOSMET or PARAMITE dip.  That kills scabies.  They can also give your dog a shot of ivermectin to kill the mites.  Frontline flea control helps as does Revolution heartworm preventative.  These are both topicals that you can buy from your vet.