What kind of a disease is mange?

Answer by  Cecilia (2828)

Mange is actually a parasite. Contact your vet for information and treatment options. It's terribly uncomfortable for your pet. Good Luck.

Answer by  sabozeka (611)

Mange is infectious skin disease.It is very highly contagious. It is caused by parasitic mites embeding themselves in hair follicles.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

Mange is a presistent and contagious skin condition that causes severe itching and hair loss. This disease can affect any domestic animal. The disease is caused by parasitic mites. Mange can be treated successfully with vet prescribed drugs.

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

It is actually an infection of parasitic mites that attach themselves to your skin and hair follicles. Sarcoptic mange is the one that is the most contagious and can pass from an animal to a human. You will have to go to your doctor to get a special treatment.