Sarcoptic mange?

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We got a puppy foster in two weeks ago, with Sarcoptic mange (very bad case).
I treated him with .05 Ivermectin two days in a row then waited until yesterday and did a dose again yesterday and one today.
I bathed him with Ectosoothe just in case that might help too. Oh and two weeks ago, upon intake, I bathed him with Lyme Sulfer dip.

Is he now considered safe to be around??
 

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I would keep him quarentined and ask a vet about that. If its a very bad case, he will probably need more treatment than just a few days before he's no longer contagious.
 

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In addition to treating the dog, the environment such as the dog's bedding can be treated with a residual insecticide (e.g.; permethrin). Since Sarcoptes scabiei is easily transmitted between animals, all dogs in contact with an infected animal should also be treated. Because of the length of the life cycle and ability of the mite to live off of the animal, treatment must continue for a minimum of 4 weeks.
Found here: Canine Scabies: Sarcoptic Mange in Dogs

I'd be very careful and wary until you KNOW the pup is free and clear.
 

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