How To Help A Friendly Stray With Mange?

[mxyurx]

Hi, our friendly stray's condition looks so bad and I would like to know how to help him. Has anyone had any experiences with mange and what helped to relieve it? Thanks.

 

[Sarthur2]

M mxyurx

Are you able to get the cat to a vet?

Mange is caused by mites, and the vet can give meds to kill the mites. The vet can also give the cat a bath in medicated shampoo, and if the cat has sores, the vet can also give antibiotics.

Do you feed this stray regularly?

Thanks so much for caring!

 

[lavishsqualor]

Revolution might help. Ivermectin will cure the mange but dosing must be precise. My vet helps me with that.

 

[surya]

The best thing to do is trap it and take it to the vet. Mange can kill cats if left untreated.

 

[Draco]

aw, she must feel really uncomfortable. Are you able to take her to the vet?

 

[elizabeth k]

Definitely trap the cat and head to a vet and get him treated. You can borrow a trap from a local feral cat rescue organization. That is what I do. I think the best thing you could do it take him to the Humane Society for treatment and neutering. Our Humane Society only charges $10 to treat and neuter a cat if you bring the cat in a trap (not a pet carrier). If you do not want to go that route, there are also low-cost clinics that you could take the cat to. I think the best idea is to trap him, take him to Humane Society

 

[Sarthur2]

M mxyurx

Any news? Have you been able to help the cat yet?