If the problem lasts longer than a month however, or seems to be getting worse, see your vet. DIP HIM Pets with scabies suffer terribly from intense itching. If you decide to dip, be sure to douse your pet for 10-15 minutes. Do not rinse when you are done. The medication in the dip needs to stay on the fur in order to do it's job.
Flea dips to treat mange are available commercially for both cats and dogs.
Scabies is especially contagious. Even if only one pet is showing symptoms of scabies, be sure to treat all pets in the house. An old wive's tale claims that pouring motor oil on pet's fur will rid them of mites. Give dogs 3mg. So can other animals who live nearby and frequent your pet's play or living space.