Treatment
When the demodicosis is localized or only affects a few regions of a puppy's skin, it will usually heal within six to eight weeks with minimal or no medical treatment. Generalized demodicosis, however, often requires a very intense, lengthy, and costly treatment plan. Thus, the underlying disease should be determined and the dog's overall health should be improved before attempting to treat demodicosis. Many times the disease cannot be cured but only controlled. Amitraz solutions, dispensed at a concentration and regime set by a veterinarian, can be effective in killing the mites. A veterinarian should be consulted about other treatment options that may be available.